Palace Drops Surprise Prince William Interview Where He’s Labeled ‘Future King’ & Is Seriously Put on the Spot

How would you feel playing darts against the future King of England? If you’re Hannah Waddingham that answer would be “equal joy and terror,” but the casual game was for a very good cause which I’m sure helped take some of the pressure off. In a new video released by The Earthshot Prize, Waddingham interviews Prince William about this year’s awards and the incredible ways in which the organization is helping combat global warming and create a more sustainable future—all while sipping ciders and throwing darts. Plus, she got to put him on the spot with tough questions about his work with The Earthshot Prize, leveling the playing field a bit more as well.

Prince William first announced The Earthshot Prize in 2020 as a celebration of various companies and individuals from across the globe working to create environmental solutions. It was why he traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year, and to Singapore in 2023.

And today, Dec. 15, a new documentary titled The Earthshot Report and hosted by Waddingham will premiere on the BBC and iPlayer, to showcase numerous collaborators of The Earthshot Prize and how their work is having a real impact on protecting and restoring the planet.

During Waddingham’s interview with the Prince, she did not hold back in asking him detailed questions about how exactly The Earthshot Prize is working to create a better world, and William’s day-to-day work in doing his part.

In addition to asking William the ways in which he, as a parent, is getting his children invested in conservation efforts, Waddingham also poses the question that even the most royally-obsessed fan may not have known to ask: “The most important question, sir, I need to ask you, is what on Earth is your obsession with seaweed all about?”

Who knew the Prince had such a devotion to seaweed? But in his explanation he stayed as cool as a sea cucumber, as he does through most of Waddingham’s interview. All the way up until he completely whiffs on a dart throw at just about the 8:05 mark. And you can bet Waddingham does not let him breeze past the gaff, despite the fact that he is, indeed, the future King of England.

He may not be able to keep up with Ted Lasso in a game of darts (though, to be honest, few could), but it seems Prince William is pretty darn good at keeping his cool while multitasking. Which feels like a promising trait for a future king to have.