At his latest royal gig, Prince William surprised everyone with a playful confession. He was kicking off his new role as patron of We Are Farming Minds, a charity that’s all about helping farming communities with mental health support. Charles III’s son hung out with 60 young farmers from the Duchy of Cornwall at Folly Farm in Pensford, a spot tucked away in northeast Somerset, England.
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The day included various activities and discussions, allowing the Prince of Wales to hear firsthand about their concerns, experiences, and the future challenges facing British agriculture. His presence not only reinforced his commitment to rural issues but also highlighted the importance of mental health—a priority for both him and his wife, Kate Middleton, in their royal duties.
© Getty ImagesPrince William chatting with Young Farmers at Folly Farm
© Getty ImagesPrince William, Prince of Wales speaks with farmers during an event for sixty of the Duchy of Cornwall’s next generation of farming tenants,
The photos showed William having a great time, with plenty of smiles and even some big laughs throughout the visit. His trip as the new patron of We Are Farming Minds is stirring up excitement—not just for his involvement, but for a funny story about Kaleb Cooper, a farmer from Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime Video.
© Getty ImagesPrince William, Prince of Wales (L) speaks on stage with representatives of the organisation ‘We are farming minds’
The Prince of Wales admitted that his family loves this show, which dives into the real world of farming with a dash of humor. He had a cute moment when he shared that he wanted to pass along a message from his oldest son, 11-year-old Prince George. “I asked him, ‘What should I say to Kaleb if I run into him?’ And he told me, ‘Tell Kaleb to watch his language,’” he said, as caught on camera during his visit to Folly Farm with the show’s crew tagging along.
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William told him that his son is a huge fan of Clarkson’s Farm, though he’s not as thrilled about the colorful language Kaleb tends to use. Cooper responded with a laugh, acknowledging that he has already received criticism for his word choice. “I’ve gotten scolded for dropping too many swear words… I’ve tried to cut back, but I think it’s part of what makes the show feel so real,” he said. He also praised the show’s positive impact, pointing out how “it’s brought a lot of families together in front of the TV.” “It feels pretty amazing,” he added.
© Getty ImagesPrince William, Prince of Wales (L) speaks with Clarkson’s Farm stars Kaleb Cooper (C) and Charlie Ireland (R)