During a visit to Harlem Grown in New York, the King was warmly told he was “so nice” by a young attendee, sparking smiles all around in what became one of the most charming moments of his trip.
The 77-year-old royal has dedicated time to this grassroots initiative, which has transformed neglected urban plots into thriving community farms, combatting food insecurity and providing educational opportunities for children and families.
It’s a mission that closely aligns with Charles’ long-standing passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship, something he has championed for decades through projects like The Prince’s Trust and his work promoting organic farming in Highgrove.
Surrounded by schoolchildren, the king rolled up his sleeves and joined in feeding the chickens freshly grown lettuce, joking that he “loved chickens” while sharing the task with a young girl who sweetly called him “Mr. King Charles.”
Harlem Grown founder Tony Hilliery welcomed King and spoke about the organization’s origins, which grew out of his volunteer work at a local school where he witnessed firsthand the effects of limited access to food and nutritional resources.
In a thoughtful gesture, Charles presented Hilliery with a pot of Highgrove honey, saying: “This is for you, from England. »
One attendee thanked him for his recent speech to Congress, telling him, “We needed that,” to which he responded with a modest smile, “Well, I keep trying.” »
