Kate Middleton in October 2023.Photo:GEOFF CADDICK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
GEOFF CADDICK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Kate Middletonis learning more about life underwater.
The Princess of Wales, 41, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the BBC2 docuseriesSecrets of the Aquarium, which she filmed at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.
Princess Kate made her last official visit to Plymouth in July 2022 when shetook part in the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, and filming forSecrets of the Aquariumtook place the same day. In the episode, she wore the same white shorts and striped top combination seen upon her arrival at the sailing race.
Kate’s visit brought attention to the importance of seagrass in countering damaging changes to our climate. As part of the activity, children made seagrass mats to be planted off Plymouth Sound, which will help improve marine health and contribute to blue carbon capture.
“Are you going to practice your curtsy?” a staff member named Esther, a seagrass education officer, joked to another before the visit, dipping into a curtsy while prepping. “I really want to be told what we need to do!”
After recapping the royal’s arrival, Esther said, “She came and stood right next to me, and we were showing her what to do. Yeah, that was exciting, I mean quite literally brushing shoulders with royalty.”
“Kate’s visit was so important, not just for the aquarium but for seagrass. For the project,” Esther added. “Having royalty visit, you know, it made people sit up and listen to what we’re doing. ‘Okay, if royalty are interested, it must be something worth listening to.”
According to theNational Marine Aquarium, the six-part documentary series was “18 months in the making and showcases the dedication of our staff as they face challenges, heartbreak and happiness whilst caring for over 5000 amazing animals at the National Marine Aquarium, located here in Plymouth.”
“On Sunday, we were lucky enough to spend time diving at South Water Caye, directly above the spectacular Belize Barrier Reef. It was a privilege to see for ourselves the world-leading ocean conservation work being done here,” they captioned the video on Instagram.
Also on Tuesday, the palace released photos ofPrince William in Kuwait. The Prince of Wales made the trip abroad on behalf of his father,King Charles, to pay condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah following the death of His Late Highness, Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The trip came as the Prince and Princess of Wales were likely looking forward to spending some time with their three children ahead of Christmas. Lambrook School, wherePrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisall attend, had its last day of classes before its Christmas break on Friday. William and Katetypically lighten up their royal schedules during school vacationsto be with their kids.
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This week, the royal family will likely gather for theirannual pre-Christmas lunch. Prince William, Princess Kate and their children are regulars at the private holiday event, which took place at Windsor Castle on Dec. 20 last year.
Each year at Christmas, the British royal family gathers at Sandringham in Norfolk. Darren McGrady, who was a chef during Queen Elizabeth’s reign, previously told theDaily Mailthat the royals have afternoon tea on Christmas Eve beforeexchanging “jokey and inexpensive” gifts.
source: people.com
