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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. The forum also marked 10 years of the Buckingham Palace Declaration, with more than 300 corporate members and partners now part of the coalition.
Watson attended the business forum alongside Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Benedict Cumberbatch, according to People. She said: “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. “It matters to young people,” she added.
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 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. Speaking at the United for Wildlife business forum, Watson spoke about the influence businesses and brands can have through the way they communicate their environmental commitments. The actress also emphasised that these conversations were particularly important for younger people. Watson encouraged business leaders to bring their personal values into their professional responsibilities and highlighted the role of technology and innovation in environmental protection. She also drew attention to the people working on the front lines of conservation, saying that those risking their lives to protect nature were the reason others could come together to discuss these issues.