Kate Middleton, renowned for her elegant style and dedication to charitable work, recently made headlines with an unexpected hobby: beekeeping.
A snapshot of Kate attending to a beehive at her Anmer Hall residence, shared on the official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, caught the attention of royal enthusiasts. The photo, taken during the summer of 2022 on the Sandringham Estate, where Kate keeps bees, coincided with World Bee Day.
Accompanying the image was a tweet highlighting the vital role of bees in maintaining ecosystem health and encouraging awareness of their significance. This revelation left many admirers astounded by Kate’s multifaceted interests.
Social media was abuzz with admiration for the Duchess of Cambridge’s unexpected hobby. Comments poured in, with one admirer marveling, “Is there anything that this lady can’t do?” Another exclaimed, “HRH keeps surprising us all,” while others praised her as “absolutely brilliant” and “full of surprises.”
Kate’s fascination with beekeeping is not new. In 2021, she delighted schoolchildren during a visit to the Natural History Museum by sharing homemade honey from her Anmer Hall beehives. Engaging the youngsters, she offered them a taste of the sweet treat and encouraged them to compare it to store-bought honey, sparking curiosity and excitement.
Similarly, Queen Consort Camilla has demonstrated her passion for beekeeping at Raymill, her Wiltshire residence. During a visit to Launceston, Cornwall, in 2022, she shared her experiences with local honey producers, revealing her active involvement in beekeeping and her commitment to conserving bee habitats. As president of Bees For Development, Camilla supports beekeepers globally, underscoring the importance of bee conservation efforts.
