Luke Littler collected an MBE at Windsor Castle last Tuesday after meeting Prince William, who praised the World Darts Championship as "a good night out." The 19-year-old sensation, who has transformed darts' popularity, described the royal encounter as surreal and offered to provide tickets for the Prince's potential Alexandra Palace debut.

Prince William revealed he has been following Littler's journey and discussed how darts has exploded in recent years. Littler said he was amazed by the invitation to Windsor Castle, questioning how someone so young earned such recognition. He credited his impact on the sport for receiving the honor typically awarded to older athletes.

Now Littler turns attention to Thursday's Premier League Finals Night at The O2, where he plans to silence any crowd hostility by focusing on his performance. The world No 1 has faced boos in London, Liverpool, Brighton, and Sheffield this season.

His main rival Luke Humphries suggested critics target successful players, but Littler's response is straightforward: keep winning. The pair have contested the last two finals, with Humphries claiming victory last year. Littler meets Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals, aiming to reach a third consecutive final.