Prince William reveals what royal children really tussle over at home

Prince William has revealed the one thing his children disagree about at home, saying that his daughter and sons fight over one household item that is hotly contested in regular families too: the remote control.

The future king made the admission* while attending an event co-hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the Royal African Society* in Piccadilly, central London.

Chatting with students from the National Film and TV School (NFTS), William joked that with so much screen content to choose from, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were “always wrestling over the remote”.

The event showcased the Prince William BAFTA Bursary*, which helps young people from under-represented groups to progress their careers in film, games or television through grants.

Prince William was joined by actors Stephen Merchant, Andy Serkis, Celia Imrie and film director Paul Greengrass, who all donate to the fund, which provides grants of up to £2000 – around AUD $4000 – for young people.

“It’s wonderful for me to be here to celebrate the work that BAFTA and the Royal African Society are doing to champion* the arts and creativity,” Prince William said during his speech.

“The screen arts are such an important part of the fabric of our lives, allowing different voices and perspectives to be accessed and enjoyed in the comfort of our own homes.

“That’s why, as you have heard today, it is so crucial that aspiring* creative professionals — regardless of their background or circumstance — have a real opportunity to bring their ideas and stories to life.”

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GLOSSARY

• admission: confession, admitting something, acknowledging something is true
• Royal African Society: founded in 1901, the London-based membership charity works to create mutual understanding and dialogue between people in the UK, Africa and the rest of the world and act as a catalyst for positive change
• bursary: sum of money given to someone that allows them to study in a college or university
• champion: promote, advocate for, support or defend a cause, idea or individual
• aspiring: hoping and trying to be successful at a particular job or activity

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QUICK QUIZ

1. What ordinary household item do the royal children fight over?
2. What are the names of Prince William’s year
3. BAFTA was one organisation hosting Prince William – which charity was the other?
4. What does the Prince William BAFTA Bursary do?
5. What is the monetary value of the grants?

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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
1. Who gets to choose?
Write the “Royal Rules for Remote” list for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis (and maybe all kids) to follow.

Time: allow at least 10 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Personal and Social Capability

2. Extension
Why do you think that it is important for young people from all different backgrounds to have the chance to create films, games and television programs? Write paragraphs explaining your opinions on this question.

Time: allow at least 20 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Personal and Social Capability

VCOP ACTIVITY
Read this!
A headline on an article – or a title on your text – should capture the attention of the audience, telling them to read this now. So choosing the perfect words for a headline or title is very important.

Create three new headlines for the events that took place in this article. Remember, what you write and how you write it will set the pace for the whole text, so make sure it matches.

Read out your headlines to a partner and discuss what the article will be about based on the headline you created. Discuss the tone and mood you set in just your few, short words. Does it do the article justice? Will it capture the audience’s attention the way you hoped? Would you want to read more?

Consider how a headline or title is similar to using short, sharp sentences throughout your text. They can be just as important as complex ones. Go through the last text you wrote and highlight any short, sharp sentences that capture the audience.