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Duke of Cambridge Gets Green Thumbs Up from Kate
In a delightful revelation, the Duke of Cambridge has shared that his wife, Kate Middleton, is nurturing his budding interest in gardening.
The Duchess is even going the extra mile by purchasing a horticultural book by renowned BBC gardener Monty Don, aiming to help her husband cultivate a passion for plants.
This charming insight came to light during William's recent visit to Brighter Futures, a community consortium based in Rhyl, North Wales.
During his visit, the Duke candidly admitted, “My wife does all the gardening.
I really like it, but I have no idea what I'm doing.” His honesty resonates with many who have dabbled in gardening but often feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of plant care.
It seems that Kate is determined to change that, hoping to inspire William to connect with the Prince of Wales's long-standing love for horticulture.
While touring the community projects, William engaged in conversation with Brian Penny, a coordinator for Men's Sheds.
This initiative aims to combat isolation among men by encouraging them to work together on projects like building and growing vegetables.
As they walked through the group's allotment, the Duke couldn't resist a bit of playful banter about the watering can Mr. Penny was using.
“It's good to see you have got really nice watering cans.
Nice pink color.
That's a lovely mermaid.
Very masculine for the Men's Sheds,” he joked, showcasing his lighthearted nature.
William's sense of humor shone through as he added, “I always find something to embarrass people with.” His jovial demeanor clearly made an impression, with Mr. Penny later commenting on how down-to-earth and personable the Duke appeared.