The Royal Box: THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE AT ROBIN HOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

mercoledì 29 novembre 2017

THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE AT ROBIN HOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

On 29th November, The Duchess of Cambridge visited Robin Hood Primary School to celebrate 10 years of the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening.

Kensington Palace via Twitter

The Royal Horticultural Society works with children and teachers to bring horticulture to life in schools not only by hosting schools visits to their gardens but also through their national campaign.

More video of the Duchess of Cambridge at Robin Hood Primary School. Her new private secretary Catherine Quinn is in the background. pic.twitter.com/13xmFcVWsA
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) November 29, 2017

As Gert's Royal reminded, earlier this year Catherine said she has started getting Prince George and Princess Charlotte involved with Gardening. Also, a few years ago Prince Charles said he and George planted a tree together at Highgrove and everytime George is over they check to see how much the tree has grown.

Kensington Palace via Twitter

The Duchess visited the Outdoor Learning area, where she joined pupils who were learning how to whittle to make bug homes. These tasks help build skills such as confidence, teamwork, and communication and benefit children's physical and mental well-being.

The Duchess of Cambridge showing off her gardening skills today during a school visit . pic.twitter.com/Y41ovbccRT
— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) November 29, 2017

When the homes are completed, they form part of "Bug-ingham Palace!"

Kensington Palace via Twitter

The Duchess also saw the Sensory Garden, where she got involved in some bulb planting, ready to flower next sping. The pupil and she also planted daffodils (Narcissus 'February Gold') and fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) bulbs as well.

RHS Campaign via Twitter

Later, The Duchess chatted with Alana Tapsell, the manager of the campaign, about the many benefits of gardening to young people.

Kensington Palace via Twitter

Guess what? There was some cake to celebrate 10 years of the society's campaign that has so far enable 34,000 schools to get involved in gardening. Obviously, Kate cut the cake!