Prince William reveals childhood dreams of being policeman and DJ

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 02:51 · Archive

Prince William revealed on The Graham Norton Show that as a child he wanted to be a policeman and once went through a phase of wanting to be a DJ.

Prince William made his late-night television debut on The Graham Norton Show, appearing alongside Australian stars Robert Irwin and Cate Blanchett and actress Hannah Waddingham. The episode, filmed in the UK and aired on the BBC on Friday night, was kept under wraps before transmission, with audience members gasping before erupting into cheers as he took to the stage.

The appearance was made to promote Prince William's Earthshot Prize, an environmental initiative he launched in 2020. Host Graham Norton asked whether the Prince of Wales, born into his position, had fantasised about other careers as a child. William confirmed there 'were elements of that', saying: 'I did want to be a policeman when I was younger, I thought I could make a good policeman.'

The Prince also revealed he 'went through a phase of wanting to be a DJ', but admitted he 'wasn't very good' at mixing tracks. He discussed his interests in film and music, revealing himself 'a big fan' of director Christopher Nolan and noting that his family are 'huge devotees' of BBC's The Celebrity Traitors.

How it is being reported

• Prince William says he dreamed of becoming a DJPrince William has told The Graham Norton Show that his childhood dream was to become either a policeman or a DJ during a surprise appearance.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 04:03
• Prince William says he dreamed of becoming a DJPrince William has told The Graham Norton Show that his childhood dream was to become either a policeman or a DJ during a surprise appearance.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 04:03
• Prince William’s The Graham Norton Show appearance: Royal discusses alternate careers in late night TV debutThe royal said the idea ‘rapidly became very uncool’ on his Graham Norton appearance.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 23:03
• Prince William’s The Graham Norton Show appearance: Royal discusses alternate careers in late night TV debutThe royal said the idea ‘rapidly became very uncool’ on his Graham Norton appearance.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 23:03
• Prince WIlliam reveals the surprising jobs he fantasised as a childWilliam, Prince of Wales, revealed his sights set on two other jobs during Friday night's (23.10.26's) episode of The Graham Norton Show.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 16:21

In this story: Prince William · Graham Norton · Robert Irwin · Cate Blanchett · Christopher Nolan · BBC · UK

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