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Prince William tells Graham Norton he wanted to be a policeman or a DJ

William appeared alongside Cate Blanchett and Robert Irwin on Norton's show, which promotes the Earthshot Prize; he is billed as the first working royal on a British talk show.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPrince William has told Graham Norton that before the throne, he wanted to be a policeman or a DJ.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe said he thought he could make a good policeman, and Norton replied, well, you're tall.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA DJ! What was the stage name?

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDJ Xara, with an X, according to Brit Brief. Asked if he played school parties, he said he never got that good.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe actress Hannah Waddingham told him the name was rubbish, and he did not disagree.

  6. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe didn't disagree. Bro took the L in public, and that's the most relatable royal moment ever.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, Robert Irwin suggested crocodile wrangling, and William said he might have, had they met earlier.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe episode airs on BBC One at ten-forty Eastern tonight, London time, and it promotes the Earthshot Prize.

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA future king who nearly spun records for a living.

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