The heir to the British throne, Prince William, and his wife, Princess Kate Middleton, attended the Tusk Conservation Awards ceremony held at London’s Savoy Hotel. The evening was filled with formal speeches and important meetings, but the media’s attention was captured by one informal conversation. The Prince of Wales spoke with legendary actor John Cleese, and during their chat, an intriguing detail about the royal family’s private life came to light.
William shared that his three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—are big fans of a classic British TV show. Much to Cleese’s own surprise, it turned out to be his very own creation, the 1970s sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers.’ According to the Prince, the series brings ‘a lot of family laughter’ into their home, and his children simply ‘adore it.’
For William himself, watching it together became an opportunity to rediscover a comedy classic. He told the actor that he now ‘remembers’ and enjoys the show’s humor ‘again and again,’ this time through his children’s eyes. ‘It’s brilliant,’ the future king said about the sitcom.
‘Fawlty Towers’ first aired on BBC Two in 1975. The sitcom, co-written by John Cleese and his then-wife Connie Booth, tells the story of the eccentric and perpetually disgruntled hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The main character constantly finds himself in absurd and comical situations as he tries to run his establishment and please his rather peculiar guests.
The Tusk Conservation Awards ceremony drew a host of celebrities. In addition to members of the royal family and John Cleese, an ambassador for the organization, the event was attended by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, William’s cousin Zara Tindall with her husband Mike Tindall, and other notable figures.
The award recognizes outstanding contributions to African wildlife conservation. As the royal patron of Tusk, Prince William plays a pivotal role in its mission. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of honoring conservationists and the bravery of rangers. He also mentioned his recent visit to Brazil, once again stressing the urgent need for joint action to protect the planet.
For reference, Prince William, Prince of Wales, is the eldest son of King Charles III and first in line to the British throne. He was educated at prestigious institutions, including Eton College and the University of St Andrews, where he met his future wife, Kate Middleton. Before dedicating himself fully to royal duties, William served as a search and rescue pilot in the Royal Air Force. Today, he and his wife are raising three children. The prince is actively involved in charity work, with a strong focus on environmental protection and mental health. His initiatives, such as the Earthshot Prize, have gained worldwide recognition.
