New York may be the `` city that never sleeps '' but that wo n't come as a shock to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who are still new parents and are expecting another baby in April . Prince George , now a toddler , would no doubt love the bright lights of the big city but he 'll have to wait to see them himself . A source close to the couple tells me the main reason he is n't coming is that the program of events `` does n't make it appropriate to bring him . '' This visit certainly feels rocket-propelled compared to the leisurely three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia earlier this year , when George did join his parents . On Monday that will involve everything from a children 's craft group in Harlem , a conservation reception with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton , to an NBA game where they 're likely to rub shoulders with Beyoncé and husband Jay Z . On Tuesday , their plans include a moment of reflection at the September 11 memorial and a glittering charity dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art . The couple will split at one point so that the heir to the throne can drop in on President Obama in Washington and give a speech at the World Bank . The White House said William 's visit underscored `` the special relationship '' between the United States and the United Kingdom . `` The President looks forward to thanking The Duke of Cambridge for the hospitality shown to him by the Royal Family during the President 's recent visits to the United Kingdom , '' a spokesperson said in a statement . William and Kate will also have additional private engagements . Each event has been carefully orchestrated to promote the couple 's own interests or those of the British government . Royals are in the fund-raising business and if there 's anywhere you can make big money , it 's in the Big Apple . The causes the royal couple support are set to benefit hugely from this trip . The Duke and Duchess will meet the rich , the famous , the powerful and the vulnerable . No other couple in the world has the power to fill a room like the Cambridges can right now . Their spokesman tells me : `` The Duke and Duchess are looking forward to their visit enormously , especially as neither have visited New York or Washington in any capacity before . `` They fondly remember the incredibly warm welcome they received on their last official visit to the U.S.A. ( California in 2011 ) and are very much looking forward to returning to the States . '' That last visit was to sunny Los Angeles at a time when people were still sizzling from the hype around the royal wedding . It was an unquestionable triumph . This time they will be returning to a bitter East Coast winter but the welcome will no doubt be as warm . It may be reminiscent of Princess Diana 's first visit to New York . Poignantly , Diana never came here with her husband Prince Charles . Kate and William are the next generation and very much a couple . Wherever they go in Manhattan , the royals will be greeted by cameras and big crowds . America 's fascination with this fairytale is unmatched . Unlike Diana 's day , many of the best royal moments come now from cell phones belonging to well-wishers . No doubt Kate will be asked how she is feeling after her bout of morning sickness -- with her entourage looking-on to make sure she does n't over do it .
Britain 's Prince William and Catherine arrive in New York City for a whirlwind tour Sunday . The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will not be accompanied by Prince George . A source says the program of events in the city `` does n't make it appropriate to bring him '' Prince William will travel to Washington to meet U.S. President Barack Obama .