Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton
Prince William made a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show to discuss the Earthshot Prize, an initiative he founded to support climate change solutions. The episode features discussions on environmental goals, his personal interests, and the upcoming awards ceremony in Mumbai.
Why it matters
The Prince's involvement highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and climate activism, aiming to bring global attention to sustainability efforts.
Image source, PA Media By Emer Moreau Published 22 October 2026 The Prince of Wales has made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show, as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.
During the episode, which airs on Friday, he joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham, who are all involved with the prize.
As Norton spoke about the initiative with the trio he surprised the audience by then inviting the prince out to join them on the sofa, to cheers and gasps from the audience.
They discussed the need to pair optimism and urgency when tackling climate change. The prize was founded by William to "celebrate and scale the solutions that will repair our planet".
The guests also chatted about William's long-time support for Aston Villa, and his love of Christopher Nolan films.
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