The royal whiskers were abuzz, and not due to some clandestine aristocrat affair, but rather a far more relatable human condition – work. After a royal reprieve, lasting all of a month, Prince William himself, has launched back into the royal grind. And what a story it is to tell!
So, where was our esteemed blue-blooded bon vivant you ask? He was treading the resplendent pathways of a place called ‘Surplus to Supper’. So, hold onto your tea cups, fellow admirers of the throne, as we embark on an amusing jaunt through Prince William’s illustrious return to work.
By now, you’re probably on the edge of your brocade-upholstered armchair wondering what the heck ‘Surplus to Supper’ is. Well, let me satiate your curiosity, dear reader. ‘Surplus to Supper’ is a trail-blazing social enterprise, tucked in the United Kingdom, that ingeniously converts surplus food into nutritious meals for the hungry. Not exactly your typical royal rendezvous, but then, our Billy isn’t a big fan of being typical, is he?
Strolling into work like the cool Duke he is, Wills was all smiles, and why wouldn’t he be? Surely, there’s satisfaction to spare when you lace up your royal boots to combat food wastage and drive a meaningful social cause. To date, ‘Surplus to Supper’ has saved over a staggering 273 tonnes of food from going into waste while feeding countless mouths. Talking about knocking two birds with one throne!
Now, don’t think that Billy’s royal duties are all finger sandwiches and tea parties. Nope, he’s breaking the glass ceiling—or should we say, the gold-gilded ceiling? He chatted up the team, sent every protocol for a toss, and even got his hands dirty, embracing every iota of an ‘everyday working man’. And the fascinating bit? He loved it!
The casual camaraderie of the kitchen seemed to suit our future monarch just fine. With an apron swathed across his chest and hands decorated with fresh produce, the prince was the spitting image of an upscale Jamie Oliver. All he needed was a rogue sprig of rosemary tucked behind his ear, and voilà – MasterChef Royal Edition!
His visit even saw him indulging in a little fruit cutting. Yep, he perfectly sectioned an orange like a pro. Now that’s a first-class display of dexterity. Oh, to be that orange! One can only dream.
This day out in the service of ‘Surplus to Supper’ lends us a glimpse into the character of our charmingly turned-on prince. No stranger to the ordinary man’s plight, William retains a down-to-earth approach that endears him to every subject, royal or otherwise.
In the grand British tradition of keeping a stiff upper lip, our soon-to-be-King just became the poster boy for chopping oranges and battling food wastage. Fancy that! And while the rest of us mere mortals grumble about dreary Monday mornings, it’s back-to-work with a bang for our noble Duke. And he wouldn’t have it any other way!
There you have it folks, an amusing snapshot of Prince William’s day in the life after his return to work. Now, wasn’t that a royal hoot? If you found our prince’s endeavours amusing or inspiring, don’t keep the royal laughs all to yourself. Go ahead and share this article with all your food-loving friends or the royal enthusiasts among your kin. After all, a shared laugh is double the enjoyment!
So, let’s lift our royal teacups, toast to his Royal Highness Prince William, and may we be inspired to do our bit to curtail food wastage and keep our bellies and hearts full. God save the King… and the oranges! Cheers!
