Kate's candid five word reply when schoolgirl asks what royal life is like

22 May 2023 , 19:39
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Kate said being part of the royal family meant putting in
Kate said being part of the royal family meant putting in 'hard work' (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Kate Middleton have a five word reply after being asked about life in the Royal Family.

The Princess of Wales visited the to Chelsea Flower Show where she joined school children touring some of the attractions, including a walled kitchen garden designed by Mark Gregory.

The mum-of-three also sat down to enjoy picnic time with the children, where she as quizzed by the youngsters about royal life, wo which Kate replied: "You have to work hard".

She also offered the youngsters a glimpse of Prince Louis' school life, saying he has been growing broad beans in the school garden before she then showed off her talent for drawing by sketching flowers and plants for the children in lieu of a signature.

Kate also met with ex-servicemen and women the Chelsea Pensioners, a feature of Gregory's garden and a covered dining area has been created for them, alongside a kitchen that will produce meals for the elderly group from produce grown nearby.

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Kate's candid five word reply when schoolgirl asks what royal life is likeKate spoke to children as part of a picnic initiative to get children enjoying life in the outdoors (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"What's on the menu?" Kate asked as the pensioners tucked into chargrilled peas with herbs.

Harry Puttick, who served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers for 30 years, replied gallantly: "The peas are forgettable, you are not."

With the cook nearby, he joked afterwards: "I'd better say the peas were wonderful, but it was fantastic to meet the future Queen."

She wore a vibrant bubblegum pink ME+EM dress that she previously wore in 2021 when meeting a five-year-old cancer survivor at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Kate's candid five word reply when schoolgirl asks what royal life is likeKate wore a recycled pink dress previously worn in 2021 (Getty Images)
Kate's candid five word reply when schoolgirl asks what royal life is likeKate was all smiles after taking part in the first Children's Picnic at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (Getty Images)

That year, Kate's "Back to Nature Garden" aimed to highlight the benefits the natural world brings to mental and physical well-being.

The garden's centrepiece was a high platform tree house, clad in stag horn oak that drew inspiration from a bird or animal nest.

It also featured a swing seat, rustic den and a campfire as well as tree stumps, stepping stones and a hollow log for children to play on.

Later today, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be visiting the Chelsea Flower Show as well the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.

Kate's candid five word reply when schoolgirl asks what royal life is likeKate officially joined the Firm in 2011 marring Prince William (Getty Images)

The late Queen was also a fan of visiting the Chelsea Flower Show - and this year is the first since her death.

Unsurprisingly, various royal tributes will be featured at this year's show, including a life-size topiary display of her beloved pony, Emma, in the Great Pavilion.

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Elsewhere, there will be a display celebrating the Coronation in Dave Green's RHS A Garden Of Royal Reflection & Celebration, which is designed as a tranquil space featuring some of the Windsor family’s favourite plants.

Abigail O'Leary

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