Prince Harry threatened to give Barack Obama "the face" if he gave long pauses in between answers during their radio interview.
The 33-year-old royal has pre-recorded an interview with the former US President for an upcoming segment on Radio 4’s ‘Today’ programme, and in a sneak preview Harry was heard joking that he would warn Obama with a mock stare if he needed the 56-year-old politician to keep speaking.
In a video preview of their chat released on the Kensington Palace Twitter account, Obama said: "Do I have to speak faster? Because I’m a slow speaker. Do I need a British accent?"
Harry replied: "Not at all … but if you start using long pauses between the answers you’re probably going to get the face."
Obama responded: "Let me see the face."
Harry then put on a mock stare and Obama laughed, saying: "Oh OK, I don’t want to see that face."
The flame-haired royal then returned to serious mode and explained some details about their interview.
He said: "As you know for the 40 minutes it’s going to be a 20-minute package for the BBC for Christmas. We hope to use the whole thing as a podcast afterwards."
Obama replied: "It’s going to be fine … excellent."
Harry then admitted he was "nervous" about interviewing Obama.
He said: "You’re excited about this, I’m nervous. That’s what’s quite funny."
Obama offered him a way out, saying: "I’ll interview you if you want?"
But Harry politely declined.
He added: "No, no. Let’s keep it this way, I’d much prefer that."
Harry will be the guest editor of the ‘Today’ show – Radio 4’s early morning news and current affairs programme – on December 27 when his interview with Obama will be broadcast.
A tweet on the official Kensington Palace account stated: "Prince Harry’s guest editorship of @BBCRadio4 Today programme on the 27th December will feature an interview with former US President @BarackObama. The interview focuses on their shared interest in building platforms for the next generation of young leaders.
"The conversation with @BarackObama includes his memories of the day he left office and his hopes for his post-presidential life, including his plans to focus on cultivating the next generation of leadership through the @ObamaFoundation.(sic)"
Prince Harry interviews Barack Obama for Radio 4’s Today show
