During a visit to Harlem Grown in New York, a young attendee warmly told the King that he was “very kind,” prompting smiles in what became one of the most charming moments of their trip.
The royal, 77, spent time on the grassroots initiative, which has transformed abandoned urban lots into thriving community farms, addressing food insecurity and providing educational opportunities for children and families.
It’s a mission that aligns closely with Charles’ long-standing passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship, something he has championed for decades through projects such as The Prince’s Trust and his work promoting organic farming in Highgrove.
Surrounded by schoolchildren, the King rolled up his sleeves and participated in feeding the chickens with freshly grown lettuce, joking that he “loved chickens” while sharing the task with a young woman who sweetly addressed him as “Mr. King Charles.”
Harlem Grown founder Tony Hilliery welcomed the King and spoke about the organization’s origins, born from his volunteer work at a local school where he witnessed firsthand the effects of limited access to nutritious food and resources.
In a thoughtful gesture, Charles handed Hilliery a pot of Highgrove honey and said, “This is for you, from England.”
An aide thanked him for his recent speech to Congress and told him, “We needed that,” to which he responded with a modest smile, “Well, I’m still trying.”
