In a charming revelation at a prestigious London awards ceremony, the Prince of Wales shared that his children have developed a love for one of Britain's most iconic television comedies.
A Royal Endorsement for a Comedy Classic
Prince William, who was not yet born when Fawlty Towers first aired in 1975, told the show's star, John Cleese, that his family has been thoroughly enjoying the classic sitcom. The future king, 43, confided that they have been having 'a lot of family laughs' watching the programme and that his children absolutely 'love it'.
The conversation took place on Wednesday night at the Tusk Conservation Awards, held at London's Savoy Hotel. The event honoured individuals dedicated to safeguarding African wildlife and their habitats.
Celebrity Encounters at the Tusk Awards
The Prince of Wales didn't just enjoy the show anew himself; he has been 'reminiscing' on the series and enjoying it 'all over again'. He enthusiastically described the comedy as 'brilliant'.
Following their chat, Cleese, an ambassador for the Tusk trust, offered his own insight into the show's enduring appeal to younger audiences. 'I always explain it's about 'who's scared of who' and kids pick that up immediately,' he remarked. 'And mine, all those years ago, grew up watching it.'
The star-studded event was attended by a host of notable figures, including:
- Cleese's wife, Jennifer Wade
- Fellow ambassador and Rolling Stones guitarist, Ronnie Wood
- Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike
- William's cousins, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer
Honouring Africa's Conservation Champions
The evening's primary focus was celebrating the outstanding work of conservationists in Africa. The winners, who Prince William said 'should inspire us to drive change', included:
Laban Mwangi, a head ranger working tirelessly in Kenya.
Rahima Njaidi, who established a community-led forest conservation network in Tanzania.
Kumara Wakjira, honoured for his significant conservation efforts in Ethiopia.
The Prince of Wales issued a powerful call to action, stating, 'If we all want to continue to enjoy and benefit from the wonders of the natural world we must not be the generation that stands by as wildlife and biodiversity disappears.'
He added a poignant reminder of their responsibility: 'What we choose to do will have an impact on future generations, and tonight we must choose to do more.'
