Prince William's children "love" Fawlty Towers

Speaking to the 86-year-old comic - who played hotelier Basil Fawlty in the 1070s comedy series - at the Tusk Conservation Awards, William said: "My children have just discovered Fawlty Towers, they literally love it, we've been having a lot of family laughs.

William had been "reminiscing" and "reliving" the show "all over again with the children watching".

He added: "It's brilliant".

The 43-year-old royal is royal patron of the Tusk Trust, and he spent time with ambassadors John and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 78, ahead of the organisation's awards ceremony, which honours workers safeguarding Africa's animals and habitats.

He noted Ronnie was one of the Tusk Trust's longest-serving ambassadors, and told John's wife, Jennifer Wade that "it's so good you're part of the Tusk family".

Earlier this month, William visited Brazil for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize Awards and to deliver a speech at the Cop30 climate conference, and he admitted his trip to South America had "reinforced" his sense of urgency about the environmental crisis.

He said at the event: "My visit to Brazil earlier this month for the Earthshot Prize and for Cop30 reinforced my sense of urgency. It reminded me that when we unite behind a shared purpose, we can accelerate solutions that make both people and planet healthier.

"Africa has the world's second-largest rainforest and like the Amazon, the Congo Basin rainforest is under increasing threat from human exploitation...

"Tonight is a reminder that our planet continues to face serious environmental concerns.

"We must continue our efforts to protect nature and highlight the critical role that biodiversity plays in supporting all life on earth."

William praised the "locally-led conservation" efforts in Africa that are part of the charity's ethos to provide practical solutions to "sustain our precious natural landscapes and vital biodiversity".

He added: "I am immensely proud that over the last 35 years, Tusk has invested in over 250 such projects spanning more than 25 countries across Africa, working collectively to improve protection for over 60 species.

"Humanity thrives when nature is given the space to provide us with the clean air, water and food that we all require.

"That is why the insight and expertise of the Tusk awards winners should inspire us to drive change. We must continue to amplify their voices and support their vital work."

The prince was joined at the ceremony by his cousins Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall, and Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer.

William has been patron of the Tusk Trust since 2005 and helped launch their awards ceremony in 2013.