Prince William to discuss films and former DJ ambitions on Graham Norton Show

London, United Kingdom. Prince William is due to appear on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show on Friday to promote his annual award recognising innovation against climate change. The 44-year-old heir will discuss his enthusiasm for Christopher Nolan’s films and his former ambition to become a DJ.

Films, music and early ambitions

William’s arrival on the programme’s sofa surprised celebrity guests, among them actors Cate Blanchett and Hannah Waddingham, during the episode scheduled for broadcast later on Friday.

In response to a question about unwinding, William said his family enjoyed watching the reality programme The Celebrity Traitors together, while music and films were his own ways to relax.

“I’m a big fan of everything Christopher Nolan does. His films are fantastic – The Dark Knight series is psychologically dark and deep and I absolutely love that,” William said.

He added that Nolan made highly unconventional concepts exceptionally entertaining.

William said he had initially hoped to become a police officer, before accepting that he would eventually be king.

“Then I went through a phase of wanting to be a DJ – I wasn’t very good,” he said.

Reaching younger audiences

The television appearance follows William’s increasing use of informal platforms in recent years to engage younger audiences. These have included sports podcasts and Radio One, which is among Britain’s largest radio stations serving listeners younger than 30.

He has also sought to share glimpses of his private life while avoiding controversy by revealing too much about the pressures of being in the public eye.

Family circumstances

Both William’s father, King Charles, and his wife, Kate, started cancer treatment two years ago. Kate is now in remission, but Charles remains under treatment.

William has also been estranged from his brother, Prince Harry, for roughly six years, following Harry’s publication of a book describing the collapse of their relationship and his repeated criticism of the royal family.