During a visit to Harlem Grown in New York, the King was warmly told he was “so cute” by a young attendee, bringing smiles all around in what became one of the most charming moments of his trip.
The 77-year-old royal spent time on the grassroots initiative, which has transformed neglected urban areas into thriving community farms, tackling food insecurity and providing educational opportunities for children and families.
It’s a mission closely aligned 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 helped feed chickens with freshly grown lettuce, joking that he “loved chickens” as he shared the task with a young girl who sweetly addressed him as “Mr King Charles.”
Harlem Grown’s founder, Tony Hilliery, welcomed the King and spoke about the origins of the organization – born from his volunteer work at a local school, where he witnessed the effects of limited access to nutritious food and resources.
In a thoughtful gesture, Charles presented Hilliery with a jar of Highgrove honey, saying: “This is for you, from England.”
One attendee thanked him for his recent address to Congress and told him, “We needed that,” to which he replied with a modest smile, “Well, I’ll keep trying.”
