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Prince William, wannabe DJ, shares his off-duty passions on Graham Norton show

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Prince William appeared on The Graham Norton Show to promote his Earthshot Prize for environmental innovation and shared personal interests like Christopher Nolan films and a former aspiration to be a DJ, though he admitted he wasn't very good at it. During the interview scheduled to air October 23, William also discussed his family's favorite TV show, reality series "The Celebrity Traitors," and mentioned ongoing health challenges faced by his father and wife.
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Prince William made a surprise appearance on BBC's Graham Norton Show on October 23, 2026, to promote the upcoming Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai. The event will be held next month and features a £5 million prize awarded to global finalists tackling environmental issues. During his chat with hosts and guests including Cate Blanchett and Hannah Waddingham, William revealed he once dreamed of becoming "DJ Xara" but never achieved it. He also mentioned considering a career as a policeman before taking on his current role supporting environmental initiatives since 2021.

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Talking about The Earthshot Prize, which he set up six years ago to award five winners £1 million (S$1.7 million) each to fund their ideas to save the environment, William said the aim was to bring optimism into an issue that can otherwise feel depressing.
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Prince William, wannabe DJ, shares his off-duty passions on Graham Norton show LONDON – asserted
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Prince William talked about his love of Christopher Nolan films and how he once wanted to be a DJ as he appeared on a British television chat show to promote his annual award for climate change innovation. asserted
he → talk → innovation
The heir to the throne, 44, has in recent years regularly appeared in less formal settings in a bid to connect with younger audiences, including Radio One, one of Britain’s biggest stations for under 30s, and sports podcasts. asserted
heir → appear → 30s
William surprised celebrity guests, including actors Cate Blanchett and Hannah Waddingham, when he joined them on the sofa for an episode of the BBC’s Graham Norton Show, which is due to air later on Oct 23. asserted
which → surprise → Oct
Asked about how he relaxes, he said he and his family together enjoy reality show The Celebrity Traitors, while he personally turns to music and films. asserted
he → ask → music
“I’m a big fan of everything Christopher Nolan does. asserted
Nolan → ’m → everything
The Dark Knight series is psychologically dark and deep and I absolutely love that,” William said. asserted
William → love → that
“He takes concepts that are completely out there and makes them incredibly entertaining.” asserted
them → take → concepts
Before accepting that his future job would be that of king, he said he had wanted to be a policeman. asserted
he → accept → king
“Then I went through a phase of wanting to be a DJ. asserted
I → go → phase
I wasn’t very good,” he said. asserted
he → say → ?
William has, in recent years, sought to provide insights into his personal life, without creating waves by giving too much away about the challenges of life in the public eye. asserted
William → seek → eye
Two years ago, both his father, King Charles, and his wife, Catherine, began treatment for cancer. asserted
father → begin → cancer
His wife is now in remission, while Charles’ treatment continues. asserted
treatment → continue → remission
William has also been estranged from his brother, Prince Harry, for about six years, after Harry published a book detailing the breakdown of their relationship and repeatedly criticised the royal family. asserted
Harry → estrange → family
Talking about The Earthshot Prize, which he set up six years ago to award five winners £1 million (S$1.7 million) each to fund their ideas to save the environment, William said the aim was to bring optimism into an issue that can otherwise feel depressing. asserted
that → talk → issue
“There are some amazing people out there doing things to protect the world,” he said. asserted
he → be → world
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