Prince William gets stuck into gardening with Hull youngsters in London

Prince William has been praised for his "chill" and "down-to-earth" nature following a relaxed morning spent gardening with a group of teenagers from Hull.

The visit took place on 28 January at the Ubele Initiative in Wood Green, London, as part of BBC Children in Need’s We Move FWD programme.

Four young girls—Seyi, Desiree, Jemima, and Imisi—welcomed the Prince to their greenhouse to demonstrate their potting skills.

Despite feeling initial nerves, the group quickly warmed to the royal visitor. Fourteen-year-old Desiree admitted: "I was taken aback as I didn't expect him to be that chill in person. I expected him to be quite serious but he's a human being at the end of the day."

The Prince’s hands-on approach particularly impressed the youngsters, as he opted to work without gloves. Jemima noted: "The best part of meeting him was the planting because he didn't wear any gloves, he just went straight into it and was passionate about it."

The Humber All Nations Alliance (Hana), which the girls represent, supports ethnic minority communities in Hull through food banks and an educational allotment.

Project manager Taiye Fatoki explained that the royal visit validated the children's efforts in learning about climate change and social inclusion.

Before leaving, Prince William made a special royal promise; he told the group he would be taking the three-cornered leek he had potted home as a gift for King Charles III.

For 13-year-old Seyi, the experience was so natural that she "even forgot he was part of the Royal Family."