The fantasy story written by JK Rowling started out as a children’s book series before becoming an iconic film franchise of eight movies, culminating in 2012.

It was confirmed back in April 2023 that a new Harry Potter series was being created by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.

Filming has started in a variety of locations, with the original movies shot in part in Oxford, with Oxford University often being the set for Hogwarts School.

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Arabella Stanton as Hermione, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.(Image: HBO/PA)

One of the latest filming locations for the new HBO series is none other than Prince William and Kate’s soon-to-be garden.

The royal couple are moving to Forest Lodge, which is next to Windsor Great Park, where shooting for the new show has been ongoing.

Prince William revealed this week what he likes to watch in the way of series, telling Slow Horses actor Sir Gary Oldman that he watched the Apple TV+ series.

The movie star was being knighted for services to drama at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (September 30).

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Sir Gary plays veteran MI5 agent Jackson Lamb in the series, which is based on Oxford author Mick Herron’s Slough House book.

Of his conversation with the prince, Sir Gary said: “He mentioned The Fifth Element and Churchill of Darkest Hour.

“He said he was very happy that I was here today and that it was him that had the opportunity to present me with (the honour).

“A fan of Slow Horses. And he says, ‘Every time I see you, I just want to give you a good wash’.

“And I said, ‘Well, I think I’ve scrubbed up OK today’.”

“He’s a fan, yeah.”