“They’re the royals of my generation,” Rose Holyan, a royal fan toldThe Guardian.

“I just love their story.”

The excitement in New York has been absolutely phenomenal."

Prince William and Catherine Middleton dressed in formal wear

America is a very important audience for them."

“This is just the start,” William toldPeople.

The award takes its name as a spin on President John F. Kennedy’s “Moonshot.”

Prince William making speech about The Earthshot Prize

Every aspect of the Prize bears the stamp of his contribution."

However, he doesn’t see this coming to fruition.

“They’re planning a packed schedule with no private time for visits.

Prince William and Catherine Middleton with their three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis

Very nice and regally put,” he toldExpress.

A family visit could also create more problems than it solves.

“It’s a sort of lose-lose situation,” says royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti.

Prince William and Catherine Middleton talking together

“If they get invited and they decline, it seems petty and nasty.