Prince William, Princess Kate Middleton and their three kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — have been enjoying a British TV classic.
William and Kate, both 43, attended the Tusk Conservation Awards on Wednesday, November 26, at London’s Savoy Hotel. While at the event, the royals crossed paths with legendary actor John Cleese.
William told Cleese, 86, that there are “a lot of family laughs” in his home as they watch 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers. The Prince of Wales noted that the kids “love” the show.
Fawlty Towers originally aired on BBC Two in 1975 and 1975. Cleese, who also wrote the show alongside then-wife Connie Booth, starred as titular character Basil Fawlty. The show followed the story of Basil, a rude hotel owner, who attempts to run his establishment amid a series of eccentric guests.
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William also told Cleese on Wednesday that he was also “reminiscing” on the show through the eyes of his kids and had been enjoying it “all over again,” according to British outlets.
“It’s brilliant,” William said of the comedy.
Cleese also recalled making the show with a quote of his own on Wednesday.
“I always explain it’s about ‘who’s scared of who’ and kids pick that up immediately,” he said. “And mine, all those years ago, grew up watching it.”
Wednesday’s event was a star-studded affair. Along with William and Cleese, an ambassador for the Tusk Conservation Awards, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood was also in attendance. William’s cousin Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike Tindall, were also present along with Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer as well.
The Tusk Conservation Awards honors the “heroes of African conservation, and help tell their stories to the world,” according to the ceremony’s website.
“The Tusk Conservation Awards have served as a springboard for Africa’s foremost conservationists,” the website continued. “These guardians of biodiversity have since risen to the top of their fields, scaling their work and amplifying conservation impact across the continent.”
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William acts as the organization’s royal patron, which explains his attendance at the event.
“These awards, which mean a great deal to me personally, play a huge part in our mission to preserve Africa’s precious wildlife for its people,” the Prince of Wales said in a statement. “It is vital that we recognise the dedication of these unsung heroes and the bravery of rangers risking their lives, day and night, on conservation’s frontline. We all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.”
The Tusk Award for Conservation winner was Rahima Njaidi, leader of MJUMITA, which is the largest network of community forest guardians in Tanzania.
While speaking during last night’s event, William referenced his recent trip overseas, noting that there should be more “accelerated” programs to help the environment.
“My visit to Brazil earlier this month for the Earthshot Prize and for COP30 reinforced my sense of urgency,” he said. “It reminded me that when we unite behind a shared purpose, we can accelerate solutions that make both people and planet healthier.”
