Prince William has likely had many awkward encounters over the years, but it sounds like he avoided a few really uncomfortable ones during his time at his father’s house.
In the latest issue of Country Life magazine, which the Prince of Wales guest edited, William opened up about spending time at Highgrove House, King Charles’ private residence in Gloucestershire, about 100 miles outside London.
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“Living in a private house that was surrounded by a working public garden, which was constantly being developed and nurtured by my father — as well as being open to members of the public and therefore pretty busy — could be quite difficult,” the royal confessed to Country Life.
“I remember several times when I would wake up, open the curtains and have to hit the floor and hurriedly close them, because I was not fully dressed and there were people outside who could see straight into my bedroom window!” he said.
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While William was actively avoiding members of the public, King Charles has before confessed that he likes to listen to people touring his estate.
“I have eavesdropped on what visitors have said,” the then-Prince Charles told BBC in a documentary released in 2010. “When they’re going ’round outside the windows. Sometimes you’ve got to lie on the floor.”
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Lest one think that confession was bold for a future king, Charles said in the same documentary that he also spoke to plants.
“I happily talk to the plants and trees, and listen to them. I think it’s absolutely crucial,” the monarch said at the time. “Everything I’ve done here, it’s like almost with your children. Every tree has a meaning for me.”
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