Emma Watson joins Prince William’s campaign to tackle illegal wildlife trade

Emma Watson joined Prince William and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife business forum in London on June 22, 2026, where she called on businesses and brands to improve transparency and take greater responsibility for protecting the natural world. Held during London Climate Action Week, the gathering brought together business leaders and organisations to discuss tackling illegal wildlife trade. Speaking at the event, the actress highlighted the importance of storytelling, corporate accountability and innovation in driving environmental action, particularly among younger generations. The forum also marked 10 years of the Buckingham Palace Declaration, with more than 300 corporate members and partners now part of the coalition.Why did Emma Watson join Prince William's wildlife campaign in LondonAccording to People, Watson attended the business forum alongside Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The gathering was organised by The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife and brought together representatives from different sectors to discuss their shared responsibility towards protecting the natural world.In a LinkedIn post about the event, United for...