William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton show

Prince William made a surprise appearance on a special Earthshot Prize edition of The Graham Norton Show, joining Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham on the programme’s red sofa. The prerecorded episode is scheduled to air on BBC One on Friday, October 23, at 10:40 p.m. The appearance was filmed before an audience, which reacted with gasps as William joined the guests. Singer Jorja Smith also performs on the episode. The programme brings together guests connected to the environmental prize, which William established in 2020. During the conversation, William described why he created the Earthshot Prize. He said he had heard years of coverage about environmental problems and was struck by what he considered its negativity and emphasis on doom. He wanted an initiative that could combine optimism with urgency and highlight solutions that might be expanded to have greater impact, he said. The prize recognizes work addressing five environmental goals: protecting and restoring nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, building a waste-free world and fixing the climate. Organizers plan to announce five winners at a ceremony in Mumbai in November, with each receiving £1...