William and Kate visit Natural History Museum gardens

William and Kate visit Natural History Museum gardens

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a recent appearance at the Natural History Museum as part of their first official engagement following the summer break. Catherine, who serves as a patron of the museum, and William were given a tour of the gardens by Doug Gurr, the director of the institution. Their visit coincided with the start of the new school term for their three children – George, Charlotte, and Louis. The family was last spotted publicly while heading to church near Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire last month.

In a move following a challenging period of 18 months, during which the princess underwent a battle with a cancer diagnosis, the royal family is set to move into the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park. Their current residence is Adelaide Cottage within the castle grounds, where they’ve resided since August 2022. The decision to relocate to the Forest Lodge was made to make a fresh start. The royal couple engaged with children participating in educational programs at the museum, aimed at connecting them with nature and enhancing biodiversity during their visit.

The museum’s gardens, which opened in 2024, provide various habitats like grassland, wetland, and woodland for visitors to explore. It serves as a living laboratory where both visitors and scientists can observe and monitor wildlife within an urban setting. Given the importance of children spending time in nature, the Princess has been vocal about this topic. She previously collaborated on the back to nature play garden showcased at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2019. Additionally, Spring featured in her social media video series on seasons, where she encouraged people to reconnect with nature and embrace a new beginning in their hearts. Catherine and William will also receive insights into the museum’s research diversity initiatives and conservation efforts driven by technology

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