Alison Hammond has won praise from viewers after her lively and heartfelt interview with Prince Harry, with many already hailing the encounter as an early contender for "TV Moment of the Year". The much-talked-about interview aired live on Friday during This Morning, as Alison travelled to her hometown of Birmingham to meet the Duke of Sussex ahead of the Invictus Games arriving in the city next year.

Known for her infectious energy and ability to put guests at ease, Alison quickly struck up her trademark rapport with Prince Harry, leading to a series of humorous and candid moments that viewers loved.

The segment began with the pair taking part in a laser run challenge, creating a light-hearted start to the broadcast. After the Duke emerged victorious, Alison celebrated by embracing him and jumping up and down in excitement, creating a moment that quickly spread across social media.

Many viewers noted how relaxed Prince Harry appeared throughout the interview, crediting Alison's warm and authentic interviewing style for bringing out a side of the royal that audiences do not often see.

As the live broadcast continued, Alison joked that she had "tracked down" the Duke before sitting down with him for an extended conversation about the Invictus Games and Birmingham's preparations to host the event.

Speaking about the Games coming to the city, Prince Harry said: "I am excited."

He then playfully teased Alison about her enthusiasm, adding: "Not as excited as you were – and still are. It's alright! You're very excitable, and I love that. Everyone loves that about you."

The exchange left Alison visibly delighted, particularly after Prince Harry briefly touched her neck during the conversation.

Turning to viewers, she jokingly whispered: "He just touched my neck!"

The comment prompted laughter from both Alison and the Duke, further highlighting the easy-going chemistry between the pair.

Prince Harry then revealed that Alison is a favourite in his household, sharing a surprising admission about his children.

"By the way," he said, "my kids love you on Bake Off. Absolutely love it. And I love it as well."

The comment sparked an emotional reaction from Alison and quickly became one of the most shared moments from the interview online.

The pair's friendly relationship stretches back several years. Alison first met Prince Harry in 2018 when he and Meghan Markle attended one of their first public engagements together following the announcement of their engagement.

At the time, Alison admitted she struggled to remember royal protocol during the encounter.

Speaking afterwards, she joked: "I don't know if I'm going to go down the whole royal journalist route."

"I just don't know the protocol. I called her Megs and I don't think I even called him Prince Harry. I should have said 'Prince' but I forgot. He's just 'Harry' to me!"

Their latest meeting also referenced another memorable connection between the pair. Earlier this year, Prince Harry surprised fans when he recreated one of Alison's famous television moments in a viral comedy sketch for Stephen Colbert's former US late-night show.

Recalling the sketch, Harry told her: "They found out that I was one of your secret admirers."

"And I follow your every move. They said, 'who do you want to imitate?', and I said, 'obviously Alison'. So we did that!"

He added: "And by the way, it was a huge hit!"

The interview was met with an overwhelmingly positive response online, with viewers praising Alison's natural interviewing style and her ability to create genuine moments on live television.

One TSB Resident wrote, "I am a huge fan of Prince Harry because of his charitable work and the fact that he is genuinely a good, sincere person. Well done, Alison, a great presenter." Another added, "Alison is a national treasure for real." A third chimed in, "Without a doubt, Allison is the best interviewer in the UK. I love her." A fourth commented, "I met Alison in real life and she is exactly the same on and off TV she’s such a Gem."