Kate Middletonis right at home on the farm!
After William expertly sheared a sheep while Kate looked on, it was the royal mom’s turn.
Grabbing the shearing clippers from the instructor, Kate listened to the instructions and asked, “So, turn it on?” The instructor quickly showed her the ropes, and Kate replied, “Yep,” and went for it.
The sheep began kicking wildly as she started to shear the animal, but she didn’t flinch or lose her grasp once. She even looked up and smiled as the crowd laughed.
Shearing is a necessary practice, and doesn’t typically hurt sheep — it’s just like getting a haircut. Wool continues to grow if not shorn, making the sheep uncomfortable. It can even lead to skin sores and damaged fleece as the wool causes the fleece to felt on the sheep’s body.
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Kate Middleton.
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Kate and her family used to vacation in the area when she was a child. Earlier this month, she wrote a note that was posted during the Chelsea Flower Show that said Lake District was a place sheloved to go “boulder hopping”when she was growing up.
“I believe that spending time outdoors when we are young can play a role in laying the foundations for children to become happy, healthy adults,” she said.
During her visit on Tuesday, Kate said she and William have brought their kids to the area before.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte.Matt Porteous/Kensington Palace via Getty
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source: people.com
