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Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride

Prince William joined Greg James for 30 minutes on a 1,000km tandem bike ride raising over £1 million for Comic Relief, boosting public support and visibility.

  • On Friday, March 13, BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James launched his 1,000km tandem cycling challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh to raise funds for Comic Relief.
  • Despite previously vowing to stop, James is undertaking his third charity effort, having completed five triathlons in five days and cycled between the UK's three highest peaks.
  • The Hunter Foundation announced it will match new donations up to £1 million, a boost following the revelation that James had raised £210,215 by day four.
  • Joined by guests like comedian Joe Lycett, James has tackled challenging climbs and freezing descents, while supporters gathered along the route to provide encouragement.
  • With the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh approaching Friday, March 20, James remains focused on the final stages as the event culminates on Red Nose Day.
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Unusual scene this Tuesday, March 17 in the South Yorkshire campaign. Prince William joined BBC's leading host Greg James for a stage of his charitable challenge by bike. Casqué and casual, the heir to the throne pedaled on a tandem to support the fundraising for Comic Relief, surprising passersby and school children massed by the Doncaster roads.

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William praises Greg James as he joins him on cycle for Comic Relief

The pair cycled through the South Yorkshire countryside

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Malvern Gazette broke the news in Great Malvern, United Kingdom on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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