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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- First reported by News24: “Forget the throne, Prince William tells Graham Norton he wanted to be a policeman or a DJ”, with reporting from Stuff, Brit Brief and IBTimes UK.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 5:51 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield, Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Prince William.
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- News24Forget the throne, Prince William tells Graham Norton he wanted to be a policeman or a DJ
- StuffPrince William reveals he once wanted to be a DJ or policeman October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Brit BriefPrince William reveals childhood dream jobs in Graham Norton interview - Brit Brief October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- IBTimes UKPrince William Makes Royal History With Shock Graham Norton Show Appearance, and Fans Won't Want To Miss It October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPrince William has told Graham Norton that before the throne, he wanted to be a policeman or a DJ.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe said he thought he could make a good policeman, and Norton replied, well, you're tall.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA DJ! What was the stage name?
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.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe actress Hannah Waddingham told him the name was rubbish, and he did not disagree.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe didn't disagree. Bro took the L in public, and that's the most relatable royal moment ever.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, Robert Irwin suggested crocodile wrangling, and William said he might have, had they met earlier.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe episode airs on BBC One at ten-forty Eastern tonight, London time, and it promotes the Earthshot Prize.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA future king who nearly spun records for a living.
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