The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Just Completely Gatecrashed Radio 1

They even hung about to co-host the Official Chart Show.
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If you tuned into BBC Radio 1 on Friday (21 April), you may have noticed there was a change to the usual line-up, after none other than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gatecrashed the station. 

William and Kate staged a shock appearance on Scott Mills’ show, before sticking around to help Greg James co-host the Official Chart Show. 

The pair’s guest spot was to surprise DJ Adele Roberts, who is running the London Marathon for Heads Together - the mental health charity the couple spearhead with Prince Harry.  

Adele was left completely speechless as Scott welcomed them to the studio, while she was discussing her preparations for Sunday’s 26-mile run. 

During the chat, the Wills and Kate revealed their love of the station, admitting he once had a shout out from former DJ Sara Cox.

“I felt very privileged,” he said. “I’m probably on the edge of your age limit, I’m probably supposed to go on Radio 2 now but I’m hanging on in there.”

They also discussed their memories of attending Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Bangor in 2010.

“That’s when we first saw Ellie [Goulding] perform live,” Kate said.

“Cheryl Cole was there and we had a very sweaty man hug with Tinie Tempah, which was amusing,” William added. 

And not content with just making a guest appearance, they then stuck around to count down the top 40 biggest-selling songs this week on the chart show with Greg. 

“We’ve been brought because Greg isn’t good enough,” William joked.

“It’s not been an ambition to do it, but I do listen. I remember a few weeks ago when Ed Sheeran seemed to occupy the entire thing.”

You can listen to the show again on the Radio 1 website

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April 2017(01 of12)
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Attending the Easter Day service at St. George's Chapel, the Duchess wore an outfit by Catherine Walker and the Duke opted for a navy blue suit and monochrome tie. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
March 2017(02 of12)
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Attending a meeting with French President François Hollande at the Elysee Palace in Paris, the Duchess wore a bottle green coat by Catherine Walker and the Duke opted for a navy blue suit and patterned tie. (credit:Antoine Gyori - Corbis via Getty Images)
March 2017(03 of12)
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Attending a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, the Duchess looked elegant in an icy blue Jenny Packham and the Duke wore a black tuxedo. (credit:Pool/Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
March 2017(04 of12)
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Posing in front of the Eiffel tower as they visit a 'Les Voisins in Action' event, the Duchess opted to wear Parisian label Chanel and the Duke wore a dark grey suit with a red tie, which complimented the detailing in Kate's outfit. (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
June 2016(05 of12)
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Standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour, the Duchess wore an outfit by Alexander McQueen (the same one she wore for Charlotte's christening) and a hat by Philip Treacy, and the Duke wore the regiment uniform. (credit:Zak Hussein - Corbis via Getty Images)
June 2016(06 of12)
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Attending Royal Ascot at the Ascot Racecourse. Both the Duke and the Duchess wore elegant headwear. The Duchess opted for a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and a fascinator by Jane Taylor. (credit:Alan Crowhurst via Getty Images)
April 2016(07 of12)
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Posing in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, the Duchess chose a striking shift by Naeem Khan.

The two later recreated a famous photo of William's late mother, Princess Diana, sitting alone on a marble bench in front of the Monument of Love.
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October 2015(08 of12)
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Attending the Royal Film Performance of 'Spectre' at London's Royal Albert Hall.

William gave the guys black-tie goals, while the Duchess stunned in an ice-blue Jenny Packham gown.
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April 2014(09 of12)
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Posing at Auckland Harbour in New Zealand. Dressed down in nautical-themed outfits, the royal couple proved they can do low-key dressing too, with the Duchess wrapping up in a £79.99 blazer from Zara. (credit:Getty Images)
September 2013(10 of12)
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September 2012(11 of12)
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The couple showed us power dressing at its finest at an official engagement. The Duchess donned her favourite Stuart Weitzman cork wedges - one of her most recycled fashion items. (credit:Getty Images)
June 2011(12 of12)
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Arriving at a charity event for Absolute Return for Kids, ARK, in London.

The Duchess of Cambridge glowed in a Jenny Packham gown, while Prince William kept things classic once again.
(credit:Associated Press)