Comparisons are being made between Prince William's visit to New York City and the previous one by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with the latter described as "class vs. crass." The future king attended royal engagements such as the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit, which deals with climate change-based problems. Compared to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip that was designed to grab headlines, Prince William was drama-free in his visit while addressing climate change.

Christopher Andersen, writer of "The King," differentiated the visits between the two brothers when he fussed over Prince Harry and Meghan's old accusations and drama while on their visit to New York. He says that Prince William stuck with the cause for which he was there and showed his decorum by practicing self-control.

Royal expert Duncan Larcombe pointed out how the tours were organized differently since Prince William's trip was officially organized by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office while Prince Harry and Meghan took their tour independently. The other point is that Prince William's visit focused more on the cause than personal attention.

The article also noted that Prince William's wife, Kate Middleton, did not accompany him on the trip, underscoring once more how both she and her husband are committed to their family life rather than being in the limelight.

In summary, this visit highlighted Prince William's continued commitment to important causes as well as his dedication towards performing all of his royal duties with a sense of decorum and focus. It further served to underscore many important distinctions between public engagements held by each brother and every-day roles within the context of the royal family.