Prince William Visits Duchy of Cornwall Farm to Learn More About Sustainable Strides

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Williamis exploring a farm on Duchy of Cornwall land for his latest royal engagement.

On Jan. 28, the Prince of Wales, 42, visited Lower Blakemere Farm in Hereford, England to learn more about how the multigenerational hub has honed farming practices and diversification on the road to net zero. The farm is one of seven Focus Farms in the Duchy of Cornwall’s portfolio, and the campaign aims to share knowledge and information in the transition to greener farming methods.

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Lower Blakemere Farm, a Duchy Focus Farm in Hereford, to learn more about how the multigenerational farm has refined regenerative farming practices and farm diversification as part of its journey to net zero on Jan. 28, 2025.PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo

PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo

The Prince viewed a brand-new grain store and a variety of regenerative farming equipment, including a large seed drill in operation. His Royal Highness then accompanied the farming family on a farm walk to see their composting projects on Jan. 28, 2025.Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace

Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace

Prince William in Hereford on Jan. 28, 2025.Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace

Prince William stepped out to see the new grain store and some regenerative farming equipment at work, including a large seed drill. He then joined the family on a farm walk to check out their composting projects.

The Prince of Wales visiting Hereford on Jan. 28, 2025.Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace

It was a different kind of day out for Prince William, whose royal duties often take him indoors! The Prince of Wales seems to share an appreciation for the countryside with his wife,Kate Middleton, and the couple is known to head toAnmer Hall, their private home in Norfolk, during school breaks and some weekends with their kids,Prince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6. Princess Kate’s September video announcement aboutcompleting chemotherapywas notably filmed in Norfolk, and the Wales family recently kicked off theholiday seasonat Anmer Hall.

Kate Middleton and Prince William light candles during a ceremony commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27, 2025 in London.Dan Kitwood/Getty

Dan Kitwood/Getty

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On Jan. 27, the Princess of Wales joined her husband at aceremony commemorating Holocaust Memorial Dayand the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Princess Kate’s attendance was confirmed shortly before in a last-minute move, and her appearance at the London event marked her first engagement since she announced on Jan. 14 that she isin remissionfrom cancer.

source: people.com