Prince William Reveals His Secret DJ Name and Hilarious Encounter With a Man Who Mistook Him for Music Legend Prince

Prince William has surprised television viewers by revealing that he once dreamed of becoming a DJ, even inventing his own stage name long before taking on his responsibilities as the Prince of Wales.

During an unexpected appearance on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, October 23, the future king shared several amusing stories about his childhood ambitions, celebrity encounters and family life.

Joining Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin for a special episode celebrating the Earthshot Prize, William showed a more lighthearted side as he reflected on the careers he might have pursued outside the royal family.

His revelations included an unusual DJ nickname, a hilarious case of mistaken identity and a behind-the-scenes story involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Prince William Reveals the Unusual DJ Name He Invented

When Graham Norton asked William what he might have done if he had not been born into the royal family, the prince revealed that his earliest ambition involved working in law enforcement.

As a child, he imagined becoming a police officer and believed he would have been well suited to the profession.

However, his interests later shifted toward music.

William admitted that he went through a period when he wanted to become a DJ and even created a professional name for himself.

His chosen identity was DJ Xara, with the name deliberately beginning with the letter X.

Looking back, the prince acknowledged that the idea had not been particularly successful.

Although his musical ambitions never developed into a career, the revelation provided an unexpected glimpse into the future king’s childhood interests.

Prince William Recalls Being Mistaken for Singer Prince

William’s discussion of music led to another amusing story involving a visit to Somerset.

While meeting members of a local community, the prince was approached by a gentleman who appeared eager to hear him perform.

The man repeatedly asked when William was going to sing, leaving the royal visitor confused.

Eventually, a woman nearby intervened and explained that the gentleman had mistaken William for a different Prince.

The visitor had apparently been expecting a performance of Purple Rain, the iconic song associated with the late American musician Prince.

William admitted that he would have struggled to fulfill the request because he did not know the lyrics.

The unusual encounter became one of the evening’s most entertaining anecdotes, highlighting the occasional misunderstandings that can arise during royal engagements.

William Shares Funny Story About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

The Prince of Wales also revisited his memorable meeting with Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium in June 2024.

William attended the concert with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and the family posed for a photograph with the global pop superstar.

Travis Kelce, Swift’s partner at the time, also appeared in the picture.

During his conversation with Norton, William joked that he had not fully appreciated the significance of Kelce joining the photograph.

He explained that he had repeatedly attempted to move Kelce out of the frame because he originally wanted a picture featuring only himself, Swift and his children.

However, Kelce kept returning to the photograph, creating a humorous situation that William recalled during the interview.

The prince has previously shared a stage with Swift, joining her and Jon Bon Jovi for a musical moment at a charity event in 2013.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are Obsessed With The Celebrity Traitors

The interview also offered a glimpse into the television habits of William and Princess Kate’s family.

William revealed that The Celebrity Traitors had become a particular favorite at home.

According to the prince, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are especially enthusiastic about the reality competition.

William admitted that he enjoys watching the show himself and described it as excellent television.

His interest even prompted him to approach contestant Ross Kemp after watching the opening episode.

Curious about how the former EastEnders actor would react, William jokingly tested his nerves by briefly touching him during an encounter.

The prince recalled that Kemp appeared particularly jumpy.

William also attempted to persuade him to reveal the winner of the competition, although Kemp refused to disclose the result.

Prince William’s Surprise Appearance Celebrates the Earthshot Prize

While the interview featured plenty of humor, William’s appearance was connected to an important environmental initiative.

The special episode of The Graham Norton Show highlighted the Earthshot Prize, the global project founded by William to support innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

The discussion came ahead of the initiative’s upcoming celebrations in Mumbai, India, in November.

The annual awards recognize projects working to address major environmental problems and encourage the development of practical solutions.

William was joined on the program by several prominent figures associated with entertainment and environmental advocacy, including Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham and Robert Irwin.

Singer Jorja Smith also appeared as the episode’s musical guest.

The appearance gave William an opportunity to promote the Earthshot Prize while sharing a collection of personal stories rarely heard during formal royal engagements.

From his childhood dream of becoming DJ Xara to his amusing encounters with celebrities, the future king offered viewers an unexpectedly candid look at the lighter side of royal life.