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Kate Middleton reacts as Emma Watson shares stunning photos with Prince William

Emma Watson also thanked Prince William for invitation

Published June 23, 2026
Watson joined Cumberbatch and Prince William for "a conversation about the natural world and our shared responsibility to protect it."

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Prince William have reacted after actress and activist Emma Watson shared the photos with the Prince of Wales as she made a rare appearance at event with him.

The Harry Potter star took to social media and shared photos and videos with William from the business forum for The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Climate Action Week on Monday, June 22.

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She posted the pictures with caption, “Wildlife trafficking is the tip of a very exploitative iceberg. It can be the canary in the coal-mine for an industry that does tremendous harm (but therefore has an opportunity to make tremendous impact) for both people and planet!”

Emma also thanked Prince William and United for Wildlife saying, “Thank you for having me @princeandprincessofwales @unitedforwildlife.”

Fans and friends reacted to Emma’s post.

Kate Middleton and Prince William also extended love to the actress for joining the great cause.

Earlier, at the event, Watson joined Cumberbatch and Prince William for "a conversation about the natural world and our shared responsibility to protect it."

“Storytelling is really powerful, and the story that you tell as a brand, and the transparency you have and the way that you talk around these issues, it matters,” Watson said while onstage.

Meanwhile, commenting on the post, Emma’s fan says, “Dear Emma, thank you for staying a good role model. And please welcome yourself in this academic world where you belong most. Sincerely, taking a good role model from you and hermione to stand where i am now.”

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.