What Prince William said after Luke Littler offered him darts tickets

27 May 2026 • 4:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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What Prince William said after Luke Littler offered him darts tickets

  • Darts sensation Luke Littler, 19, received an MBE for his services to the sport at Windsor Castle last week, describing the experience as "surreal".
  • During the ceremony, Littler spoke with Prince William, who expressed that the World Championship at Alexandra Palace "looks like a good night out".
  • Littler subsequently offered to provide Prince William with tickets to attend the darts event at Ally Pally later this year.
  • The Prince of Wales told Littler he has been following his journey and the increasing popularity of darts.
  • Littler is now preparing for the Premier League finals on Thursday, stating he will let his "darts do the talking" in response to any heckling, and aims to reach the final for a third consecutive year, potentially against rival Luke Humphries.

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