Two Hollywood actors, including one of the stars of Harry Potter, joined Prince William at a business forum that was part of London Climate Action Week. All three attended the event to discuss climate change and the shared responsibility to protect it.
Prince William is joined by Harry Potter star Emma Watson at recent event
On Monday, June 22, Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch joined Prince William at the London Climate Action Week 2026. It was organized by The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife. There, the three discussed nature conservation and the role of public figures in raising awareness about climate change (via PEOPLE).
During a discussion on stage, Watson spoke about the importance of communication. She said, “Storytelling is really powerful,” explaining that the way companies talk about environmental issues and their transparency can influence people, especially younger generations. She added, “It matters to young people.”
At the forum, the Little Women actress also shared a humorous story from her time as a Harry Potter star. One day, she noticed several men with large camera lenses outside her home and assumed they were photographers trying to take pictures of her. She recalled thinking, “Today’s the day. It’s happened, oh my goodness.” To avoid them, she secretly left by another route when she left her house.
However, she later learned that the photographers were not focusing on her at all. Instead, they were trying to spot a rare bird called a Red Kite. The Perks of Being a Wallflower star explained that they were hoping to see the bird in her backyard and were focusing entirely on nature.
Beyond acting, Watson is well known for her activism, especially advocating for gender equality. In 2014, she was appointed as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and helped launch the HeForShe campaign. The initiative encourages men and boys to participate in efforts to achieve gender equality.
After she delivered a speech at the U.N. headquarters, the 36-year-old received backlash online. However, it left her even more encouraged and motivated to pursue the cause than ever.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on Mandatory.