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Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show

The Prince of Wales has made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show, as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

During the episode, which airs on Friday, he joined Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham, who are all involved with the prize.

As Norton spoke about the initiative with the trio he surprised the audience by then inviting the prince out to join them on the sofa.

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