Prince William talks Earthshot Prize on Graham Norton Show

Prince William has made history as the first royal family member to appear on The Graham Norton Show, drawing gasps from the audience during a pre-recorded segment ^[1]. The 44-year-old heir to the throne used the platform to promote the Earthshot Prize, an environmental initiative he launched in 2021, highlighting its mission to blend urgency with optimism.

During the chat, William revealed that his children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are 'obsessed' with the hit BBC One series Celebrity Traitors, calling it 'really good telly' ^[1]. He also shared a humorous anecdote about his encounter with EastEnders star Ross Kemp, whom he met the day after the show’s first episode. According to ^[2], William said he tried, in the most appropriate way, to touch Kemp to observe his reaction. This moment was particularly ironic, as Kemp had been deeply paranoid about being murdered in plain sight, only to be eliminated in exactly that way—by a poisoned perfume, not touch.

William also opened up about his personal interests, citing a deep appreciation for Christopher Nolan’s films, particularly The Dark Knight series, which he described as 'psychologically dark and deep' ^[1]. He recalled wanting to be a policeman in his youth and even briefly considered a career as a DJ, though he admitted he 'wasn’t very good'.

The episode featured a star-studded lineup, with Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham, and conservationist Robert Irwin joining William to discuss the Earthshot Prize, which will be awarded in Mumbai next month, where the prince will engage with Bollywood and cricketing figures ^[2].

What happens next? The Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai will see William preside over a £5 million award, spotlighting global environmental innovators. The story was first reported by Metro and Mirror 3am.