The Prince of Wales delighted attendees at a prestigious conservation event by revealing a charming family secret to comedy legend John Cleese. During the Tusk Conservation Awards held at London's Savoy Hotel, Prince William shared that his children have recently discovered and fallen in love with Cleese's classic 1970s sitcom, Fawlty Towers.
A Royal Family's Favourite Comedy
While conversing with Cleese and his wife Jennifer Wade before the ceremony, William enthusiastically disclosed: "My children have just discovered Fawlty Towers, they literally love it." The future king explained that the vintage comedy series has become a source of shared amusement in the royal household, creating "a lot of family laughs" as they watch the episodes together.
The prince expressed his enjoyment at revisiting the beloved programme through his children's eyes, noting he had been "reminiscing" and "reliving" the popular sitcom all over again. He described the experience as "brilliant," highlighting how the humour continues to resonate across generations.
Celebrating Conservation Champions
The heartwarming exchange occurred during Wednesday's Tusk Conservation Awards ceremony on 26 November 2025. Prince William attended in his capacity as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity, which works extensively across Africa to protect habitats and endangered species.
Among the distinguished guests were Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, another long-serving Tusk ambassador, alongside William's cousins Zara Tindall with husband Mike, and Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer. The event specifically aimed to honour the extraordinary efforts of conservation workers safeguarding Africa's natural heritage.
Honouring Africa's Conservation Heroes
Three outstanding individuals received recognition for their conservation achievements during the ceremony. Laban Mwangi, a head ranger working in Kenya, was named Tusk Wildlife Ranger 2025. Rahima Njaidi received the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa for establishing a community-led forest conservation network in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Kumara Wakjira was honoured with the prestigious Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa for his impactful work in Ethiopia.
In his keynote speech, Prince William delivered a powerful message about conservation urgency, stating: "We must not be the generation that stands by as wildlife and biodiversity disappears." He emphasised that humanity thrives when nature can provide clean air, water and food, praising the award winners for inspiring positive change.
The prince urged guests to amplify the voices of conservationists and support their vital work, concluding: "What we choose to do will have an impact on future generations and tonight we must choose to do more." His words underscored the critical importance of the Tusk Trust's mission and the ongoing efforts to protect Africa's precious wildlife and ecosystems.
