Prince William is supporting two of his patronages in a rare crossover event.

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Prince of Wales attended a London event co-hosted by both BAFTA and the Royal African Society that showcased the importance of supporting young people in film, television and games industries.

At the visit, Prince William, 42, spoke about the importance of “young people from all backgrounds” being able to “see themselves reflected on screen” in a speech delivered at the engagement.

He added, “Opening the door to the creative industries to as many young and talented individuals as possible also includes working to ensure that young people are exposed to as wide a variety of voices and narratives as possible, as early as possible.”

The Prince of Wales also said that it was “crucial” that people from all backgrounds were offered the chance to pursue creative careers and to bring their stories to life.

In his remarks at the event, William said: “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. 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.”