We Bumped Into King Charles On This Bike Ride!

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Well, it's not very day that you bump into the King! But that's exactly what happened on this bike ride.
We were riding on Balmoral estate, and there were plenty of Range Rovers and guards with guns, but we didn't actually expect to see or speak to the King in the way that we did.
I'm not a big fan of the Royal family, in fact, I suppose I could be described as anti-establishment. That doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy meeting King Charles, and it doesn't stop him from being a very nice man to talk to either.
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[@McTrailRider]

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING!! While there were no guards within sight of the camera, please know that the King very much had plenty of security nearby and numerous vehicles had scouted the route the King was walking before and after him. He had his own space, but still very much protected, as you would expect for a King.

[@robertl426]

Hi, just a polite suggestion to pin this comment of yours to the top. Many people are questioning the security situation and this clears things up for everyone.

[@McTrailRider]

@@robertl426I actually thought it was 😬 My intention was obviously to clear things up. Thanks for bring it to my attention.

[@robertl426]

@@McTrailRider You're welcome, and thanks for the video, I enjoyed it very much!

[@lilyof-the-valley7324]

Thank you so much for sharing this clip. King Charles is an amazingly personable man. I've always held him in high regard and this was simply just beautiful to watch.

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Unless the three of you were searched, then it shows the royal security still carry an element of trust. Would not have been the same experience in the US.

[@MagnusMaximusinWales]

I'm no royalist but your 84 seconds of interaction did more to humanise Charles than anything I've watched on TV over many decades.

[@Ambienfinity]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[@misterwhite37]

for a king the true privilege is to be able to walk alone, meet other walkers on his way and exchange a few words about the weather without feeling the weight of his crown.

[@embreis2257]

@@misterwhite37 it says a lot about a country if the head of state has security which affords him a feeling of being 'free' and engage in casual chats with strangers without compromising his personal safety. no US president would get away with this mindset. but then again, it all happened on his own private property and he has already done most of his duty by firmly securing the line of succession. it surely is a great pleasure for him to occasionally feel almost 'normal' and not in his formal role of king all day. meeting 'ordinary' people and not always ministers, offcials, foreign dignitaries and somesuch must be a relief he cherishes

[@TheRfGuy]

Spot on. I like how the group didn't appear to be big fans of the monarchy but seem to appreciate how he interacted with them like a normal bloke (not sure if I can use that word, as I'm an American).

[@ThePyrojen]

​@@embreis2257we all don't carry guns so that helps

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

I heard the same happened to The Queen and someone said "has anyone ever told you that you look like The Queen?" The Queen then replied "How very reassuring".

[@motherofone979]

My favorite is when some Americans met the Queen but didn't realize it. They asked her if she ever meets the Queen and she said that she didn't but her companion (I think he was her body guard) regularly did. They wanted a picture with him after that 😆

[@BossmodePictures]

@@motherofone979 didn't she tell that story in the David Attenborough interview? As far as I remember, she also took a photo with them and had a good laugh at the thought how they got home just to realize it really WAS her they met 😀

[@humanforotherhumanst4619]

​@@motherofone979"only americans"?

[@ZHBraden13]

@@humanforotherhumanst4619 Yea, gotta point that out dont they. Such a stong distaste for those horrible Americans.

[@clairetomkyns175]

😂

[@Lorenzozooo]

the sniper watching from a mile away: 😀🍷

[@Vocatus2222]

exactly

[@michaeldoolan7595]

Belive me snipers will be watching him Just not the ones you won't.

[@agherisyoutube1269]

​@@michaeldoolan7595 what?

[@thegroovetube3247]

Sniper watching him? 😂 You're obviously not British.

[@skynetclock4080]

@@agherisyoutube1269 i think he means paparazzi are the ones actually snipe watching him given the amount of British tabloids that live off royal gossip

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

The fact he said “don’t fall off” 😂😂😂

[@TheLisaGate]

My favorite part.

[@robolover]

Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

[@Lord_Drakostar]

@@robolover Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

[@robolover]

@@Lord_Drakostar ? You just repeated what I said.

[@Lord_Drakostar]

@@robolover Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

[@colinsteadland]

“That was our king” Criminally underrated line.

[@highlightedcomment]

He probably caused the death of Princess Diana

[@Demane69]

@@highlightedcomment Yes, he made the driver speed and lose control with his mental abilities.

[@monty2005]

@@highlightedcommentdon’t be daft, she was the mother of his children, as if he would do something like that

[@AW-xc1xc]

@@monty2005A lot of fathers cause harm to the mothers of their children, that being said there's no way Charles had anything to do with Diana's death

[@IanGarry170]

@@Demane69and the cameras didn’t work either

[@Noelll]

This really is a story from medieval times, bumping into a King in the forest, him departing fellow travelers with some wisdom. Story of a lifetime, bravo mate.

[@jamesbernsen3516]

Except the king didn't have his attendant banging coconuts together. :)

[@reactormator]

@@jamesbernsen3516 True. BUT he didn't have shit all over him. I call that a win!

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Ha. That's funny. I had exactly the same thought. Lionheart came straight to mind. Just randomly crossing paths in the wilderness. Very cool.

[@tipi5586]

I think you mean "imparting".

[@user-mi3ik7sz1v]

as if. also what wisdom?

[@Dudewhatno]

Hahaha chatting about the weather is the most British thing ever, the King setting the standard. That’s awesome.

[@H-Vox]

Especially saying it's "horrendous" 😂

[@PolyMathWannaBe62]

Seems like a cool guy...and he's one of the first conservationists on tv.

[@miatx6818]

British??? Netherlands ofc. The people are always beginning and complaining about the weather. Thats literally what we are famous for.

[@lolalouise9503]

@@miatx6818 what do you mean? Do the Dutch like to complain about the weather as much as we do?

[@abbycat000]

That’s typical small talk everywhere. First thing you talk about in the US.

[@eleniantoniou534]

The end of the interaction with the king, when he says don’t fall off… he knows the path you are taking and probably thinks you are crazy for doing it but admires you all for it too. What I really liked about the conversation with the king was the questions. He would be used to being asked some ridiculous things or the same things all the time, but you kept it relevant. Just like asking any land owner if some old building are still in use. He seemed to really enjoy the conversation and appeared to be thinking back to when he was younger as well. Well done.

[@samcreel]

I think that phrase was mere good old British humour tbh lol

[@prcknedla]

You're pushing it way too far :'D

[@shredwell2326]

he said yes with his mother and father not king and queen. His mother was a gem of a lady.

[@acommentator4452]

@@shredwell2326 he said when was v young, with his father and sister

[@shonazadog]

Father and sister. ​@@shredwell2326

[@The_Jawnski]

I have never seen something more British than running into THE KING and talking about WEATHER. Awesome experience. Small world, I guess, haha.

[@tanner_uncut]

i wish i had thought of your comment before you did lol

[@wewenang5167]

WELL HE DOES OWN THAT LAND THOUGH SO...LOL

[@nrbmemes2414]

​@@wewenang5167no he doesn't lmfao. The UK is a constitutional republic by this point. All the king does is be a representative of the government he is not legally allowed to make any decisions in politics.

[@leightonalster604]

@@nrbmemes2414 If this was in Windsor, I'd agree with you but the Balmoral estate is privately owned by the family. You are right in saying that the monarch's role is simply ceremonial, though. :D

[@bloodclaat]

​@@nrbmemes2414it's not a republic, political power isn't the only thing that makes someone powerful, uk probably likes the king more than parliament anyway

[@pkm5150]

Whether your a fan of the royal family or not you can't deny that meeting the King in random like that and he was so chill was amazing

[@Ericstroman100]

No Body Guards meanwhile Biden

[@CrankDatJonasBoi]

@@Ericstroman100 Read the pinned comment. There was PLENTY of security

[@Ericstroman100]

@@CrankDatJonasBoi He could of still gone There without Security. No one would do a Thing . Hes human Just Like everyone Else . No one would Harm him

[@cooltwittertag]

@@Ericstroman100American presidents have a history of being assassinated

[@valeriepark9444]

I mean they were on the Balmoral Estate, so more likely to run into royalty there than anywhere else...

[@john26660]

I know nothing about the royals but my guess is, the King takes pleasure in a normal chat, and these fine folks gave him one.

[@Honey-Sanchez]

The midges are worse that mosquitos. Millions of them come out in the early evening and bite anything that moves.

[@Dragonceratops]

This is honestly really fantastic to see. No bodyguards, no royal clothing, no titles, just a few British blokes talking about the weather.

[@michaelstratton5223]

If this were an American president there'd be a formation of helicopters patroling that field. How ironic that the USA was supposed to do away with the trappings of nobility and yet now the American presidents require more pomp and circumstance than the king of England.

[@gregedwards1087]

They were there but being discrete behind the cameras, there is always someone watching.

[@Johnny-Joseph]

The fact these riders broke the conversation with "well it was lovely to meet you" is so British I love it. They stayed the perfect amount of time for a walking chat and excused themselves ❤

[@megofiachra3247]

They observed and respected his cue that he was ready to move on. He takes a step away from them down the path before the parting words.

[@chibz1790]

POV: you meet a human being for the first time ever

[@Jackilichous]

ahah@@chibz1790

[@marknalberta]

You royal worshippers are silly

[@Jackilichous]

womp womp@@marknalberta

[@Tgolden069]

“I didn’t want to care but that was pretty cool” is something I totally understand. Seeing the king up close in public surrounded by guards would be far less noteworthy. Seeing the king randomly out walking that beautiful path, alone, being a human and enjoying himself and his thoughts, THAT is special and he just talked to you as if he were an older man out for a walk. What a truly rare and unique experience. THAT is something I’d hope most people care about.

[@dontewhaiti3181]

I love this comment. I've come across a couple of famous people who were out and about doing ordinary stuff and they were so down to earth! No royalty as I live in New Zealand but I did manage to snag a dinner table next to Vigo Mortensen who played Aragorn in the Lord of the rings movie. I got to spend the next 2 hours just yarning away before the restaurant owner closed the place and invited me to stay and have drinks with them. Spending an evening sinking beers with Vigo Mortensen will be one memory I will never forget.

[@illkissyourightnow]

but he is just an older man out for a walk and that's fine too.

[@crimesforkibble6912]

Well the piece of shit killed his wife so I don't know how proud I'd be of meeting the scumbag

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

@@dontewhaiti3181 I had an experience like that at a pub in Vancouver, Canada... except I didn't know the guy was famous until about an hour into sitting beside him and chatting. Turns out he was a famous hockey player (whose name I've forgotten again), which, in Canada, is pretty much like being royalty. I realized he was famous when people asked him for his autograph. I was super into fitness, so we compared notes on fitness routines and stuff. He also talked about the younger players who liked to date a lot, and how he couldn't imagine doing that, and how much he loved his wife. He was really nice. At one point, I asked, "Are you offended that I don't know who the f*ck you are?" He said no, no, that was exactly what he was hoping for at that pub.

[@slavplaysgames]

after he rapes kids and hunts abducted homeless people in forests ... you people worshiping or admiring these satanic evil people disgusts me

[@Nines_Rodriguez]

It's like bumping on King Arthur during (mythical) pre-Middle Ages, while it's cold and it has heavy cloudy weather. The closest of real life to table-top RPGs.

[@BJumpscare]

As a GCSE historian revising (Although i took the first GCSE thr other day) It makes me uncomfortable people thinking he is real as the only evidence of of his existence is weak but the myth is he was conceived at Tintagel through some magical rape. Look it up it's very interesting.

[@Nines_Rodriguez]

@@BJumpscare Do not destroy our Arthurian Mythology in our minds. We all know he was just a Roman military officer called Arctur/Arktur (Bear).

[@murderdoggg]

New table-top game. Let's 3D print King Charles and them on their bikes.

[@robertlazar]

Lucky you! Me and my girlfriend also met him a few years ago, in Valea Zalanului village in Romania. We were taking some photos at a charcoal producing pit near the village when we saw a bunch of Range Rovers passing by. One of the cars stopped and we realized it was him, waving cheerfully to us. What an honest smile! We Romanians are grateful for everything he has done to our country. Thanks to him, many local communities have developed impressive tourism facilities. I wish I could shake his hand sometimes to thank him personally. UK must be so proud of him!

[@wardenblack9734]

Thank you for your lovely message! Yes indeed, we just could not be more proud of the King!

[@TankManHeavy]

Unfortunately the population is divided on the royalty in this current age, some people scorn him for existing & believe the royalty is the root of all their problems.

[@ChrisSmith-rd6dm]

A lot of the uk think they are not needed or wanted

[@cloverite]

@@ChrisSmith-rd6dmThese are usually the same people who welcome undocumented migrants.

[@TempestWolf1]

Can we appreciate how the king actually has a kingly voice?

[@dftp]

Nah

[@olavwilhelm6843]

he has the average voice of an elderly man !! jeez the stupidity in comments here has no boundaries

[@peterburry2014]

He's ;like something out of a time capsule. People haven't spoken like that since the 1950s

[@davidbeauvais1364]

I would not have addressed him so casually.

[@theAEDan]

@@peterburry2014yea, it’s all eubonics in London now.

[@whoanelly8342]

I love the story about how an American couple bumped into the Queen whilst walking/hiking, but they didn't realise who she was & even said to her 'I've heard sometimes the Queen walks around here, have you ever met her? And the Queen just smiled and said that she hadn't. 😂

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

The way I heard it was that she gestured to her bodyguard & said "No, but he has".

[@wanagi006]

That was a funny story... I remember Her Late Majesty recollecting the meeting and about died laughing. Americans abroad are such funny kids....and I'm American and have lived abroad. You can pick out an American in a crowed room I swear.

[@wanagi006]

Yes, exactly.@@Kevin-mx1vi

[@loganstroganoff1284]

You can pick out any nationality in a room otherwise full of natives.

[@FredMaverik]

@@loganstroganoff1284 You can also pick the american from any of them, lol.

[@drestonjclaw2839]

You come across the king of Great Britain and you discuss the weather and the accommodations… most British interaction ever oml

[@stupeters8409]

My Dad was his Army escort on a tour of Australia and he said he was a really nice and gentle man who showed genuine interest in all around him I met Prince Edward once and he was great.

[@deano6912]

The King certainly impressed me. Plenty of people won't even acknowledge you when out walking but he was up for a chat. You folks deserve a wrap too for not asking for a bloody selfie. Respect.

[@RedSampler]

this vid is way better than a selfie.

[@digitalhippie2336]

They already have a video, why would they ask for a selfie ?

[@deano6912]

@@digitalhippie2336 plenty would to upload to other platforms

[@howardsun]

Without his Royal Guards The King had no idea strangers approach him are with any bad intentions , so he played cool and stop talking to them not to provoke any crazy people. The King should be more careful all by himself in the country road like this.

[@14bqdonk]

who needs selfie when you can record a full conversation lmao

[@mogznwaz]

Charles is really quite chill, obviously loves the outdoor life

[@oldhunterundol3243]

He learned from his time In Australia

[@TheHighborn]

The 70 SAS operatives pretending to be rocks: yea, he's nice

[@bangtarights2226]

Best mates with jimmy saville

[@R3troZone]

Gotta imagine with what his life is like, getting the chance to just be a regular guy and interact with regular people is a rare treat.

[@P4GYY]

the whole roya family does, just like the rest of us humans :D

[@TheLastArbiter]

Morning snow gently falling on the beautiful plains as you chat casually with the King of England on a bike trail. Amazing moment to remember forever.

[@Naturemannz]

I met his dad years ago as a kid in New Zealand, he gave me the time of day and actually was interested in my life in NZ. I Loved your interaction with our King. He is our king too. :)

[@jacobprice2579]

I’ve met the king twice, both times when he was still the prince of Wales. The first was at a formal event in Birmingham and the second time I just bumped into him and had a quick chat. On both occasions I thought he was the most polite, mild mannered, pleasant human being one could imagine.

[@FameOfMaintenance]

this is such a parasocial way to view things.. its like saying oh i dont believe michael jackson diddles kids cause he is so nice in interviews.. like a serious question dont you think that most people would be able to play a persona for like 15min? and then be assholes in private? didnt alot of people say the same about jimmy saville?

[@Tyrannosaurus_rex.]

​@@FameOfMaintenancewho are you to make assumptions?

[@deskmat9874]

@@FameOfMaintenance What the fuck is this comment you've replied with, the guy was just saying about how he talked to someone and he seemed nice

[@numberonedad]

god damn the "king"

[@bloxxeryt]

@@Tyrannosaurus_rex. hes right, people arent always themselves on social media, its a way of tricking people into thinking hes like that when hes not

[@React2This]

How lovely to meet someone important who isn’t busy acting important. Just out for a walk in a place he loves, and happy to chat with people who share his appreciation for the place.

[@garryellison]

He is a King he does not need to act he simply is The King , its a very different thing to a political leader who come and go .

[@Oldsmobile69]

Yeah, really cool! Made me feel good!

[@drSvensen]

@@garryellison I met Norway's health minister on a hike in the mountains during covid times when he was probably the most popular politician in Norway. He was very chill and humble, of course he wasn't the king and Norway is a tiny country, but still.

[@ChrisHyde537]

@@drSvensenPity it wasn’t Magnus Carlsen but at least you met a government minister who you didn’t despise.

[@drSvensen]

​@@ChrisHyde537 Haha true if it was Magnus Carlsen I would kneel! I'm not really a huge fan of his party (conservative party) but he and the party did a great job during the pandemic. It was just a really nice encounter and him and his husband were really nice and it felt like I was just meeting two normal people. I also met the prime minister from the same party at a festival in Stavanger once and at two o'clock at night while being fairly drunk she just said "I think it's time I leave" and she just walked by herself with no bodyguards to the hotel. I figured this was only possible in Norway, but watching Charles walking without bodyguards it seems it's also the case for the UK. Our former king once said when asked why he had no bodyguards "I have 4 million bodyguards" referring to every Norwegian being his bodyguard.

[@heyyywhynot]

There’s something so cool not just the king being down to Earth and not taking issue with being called “sir”, but also with your lady friend fanning away some tears when she rode off to even her surprise because meeting the King of England was an overwhelming experience, even in the smallest interaction.

[@megapangolin1093]

The Royal family has more going for it than a celebrity president elected on a political platform, mainly representing themselves, their interests and their friends businesses. Happy to continue with what we have. Great, mutually respectful exchange between adults. Lovely to see.

[@brawnto]

This is incredibly cool to see. As an American I couldn't imagine such a relaxed and open environment surrounding a head of state.

[@TheNismo777]

This is how most european leaders are, you can meet em at the public sometimes. Like here in Finland, our president is often walking his dogs, playing hockey at the local field etc casual things and nobody would ever even think causing trouble. Thats how we like it. :)

[@turkeyman631]

I couldnt see Biden taking a walk let alone being alone while doing it

[@DuckiestBoat959]

Sure we can, thats what snipers are for

[@hdjono3351]

@@TheNismo777 very different from here, If a politician went out with the common man I would bet he would be shot

[@camsland7266]

I mean let's be honest Biden wanders off all of the time 🤣

[@stemid85]

This happens in Sweden too, the king sometimes takes his hunting dogs out for a walk in Hagaparken. So you can just randomly run into him. But don't ever think he's unprotected.

[@prorace_type_r]

I wonder if you have a trained sniper pointing to your head in that moment. No jokes it would be an intrusive thought I would have xd.

[@bake4795]

@@prorace_type_rtapping the hat means he is ok

[@christianmcbrearty]

​@@prorace_type_rAbsolutely you would. If not a sniper, there would at least be a team of bodyguards who would gun you down if you tried anything.

[@fraided88]

Sweden... the most dangerous country in Europe

[@duckdad_]

en gång träffade jag kronprinsessan victoria och estelle när jag var vid kaknästornet med min familj :)

[@romaniandriver8306]

I've never lived in the UK, and I've been there only once, but I hope Brits realize and appreciate the benefits and the immense positive impact having a king as a head of state really makes in the world.

[@surroundgatari]

I honestly agree! My country Sweden also has a king, just like Charles here he is not head of government, only head of state. I find them both to be quite lovely men and certainly represent our countries cultures and values better than any elected politician ever could. These are two vastly different roles! I understand anti-monarchists too, their arguments make sense, but I simply believe we should consider tackling the real issues our societies face on a political level before going for grand symbolic gestures like getting rid of our monarchy. To each their own!

[@Lewis....]

In mexico the royal family is the CJNG@user-bn8jv8bv1v

[@LeafHuntress]

It doesn't, it really, really doesn't.

[@user-wi1os7rd6m]

Right! It is unfortunate that the British left my country years ago. I would be happy to be colonised by them

[@crusaderACR]

​@@LeafHuntress go on?

[@joe_87]

His majesty was a gentleman. Very cool experience. Beautiful country. Respect and appreciation from 🇺🇸 (shame the royals are not portrayed like this more often)

[@Stickfigure414]

Admittedly after watching this my respect for the King has grown a bit. I was impressed to see that.

[@Jeans11234567]

Yea the fact he took his time to have a small chat with them was so nice, not everybody does that these days. But i guess he was in his element out there on that day.

[@sisi5444]

what do you think he's gonna do tell them to fck off? you're congratulating someone on behaving like a human

[@stevefilander6401]

yes respect a known pedo....well done

[@rymic72]

@@stevefilander6401. You’re confusing Charles with Andrew.

[@cooltwittertag]

Hes a billionaire that made his money on the backs of the people and doesnt have an perspective on the life of the people, especially not the cost of living

[@BCpov]

Over here in Canada seeing a bear, a cougar is pretty exciting. But, meeting a king takes the cake!

[@McTrailRider]

Meeting wild animals that can kill you is definitely more “exciting”🙈 The king is rarer though, so I’ll take it.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Depends what kind of cougar

[@simonbird1973]

@@V8_screw_electric_carsAva Devine 🥵

[@Captain.Crispy]

Biscuit…takes the biscuit.

[@MikeGlorfindel]

@@Captain.Crispy cake is also an acceptable end to that saying and I have heard it used in the UK. 🤪

[@JCVC1986454]

This one video has gotten me to see the King as a human being, still a King but actually him as a person. Just strolling through his Kingdom alone with his thoughts and having a nice chat with the younger generation. Media has painted such a different picture of the man, and I can say I truly think the King is a kind person going on by what I just saw.

[@ThisIsJulianC]

This video is priceless. The more I see of King Charles recently, the more it dispels the character that the press promoted for years of an uncaring royal. He is clearly accessible and willing to be available for people. What a lovely man, and what a wonderful interaction for you guys. Thanks for sharing. Get well soon KCIII

[@rachelleandrichard]

The King seems to be an introvert and enjoys his own company and nature. Must be hard being a public figure. The pressure and constant attention must really get to him. It's nice to see him relaxed and comfortable in his own environment.

[@Shrek_Has_Covid19]

sausage fingers

[@RealJPMcGrath]

Such a hard life lol

[@bestchannelexisting]

this is a first first world problem if i ever saw one

[@512Squared]

​@@RealJPMcGrathlife sentences are hard - where's your compassion?

[@OTGGame]

@@RealJPMcGrathWell, he didn't choose to be. He has it easy, but being a public figure that is as important as the king while being an introvert and an old man...

[@benjamincottle8500]

I like the fact King Charles is so involved in his estates; talking about renovations and planting trees in precisely that area; He’s not just left it to estates management. There’s something quintessentially British about just bumping into the king on a trail - happy to see it 🙂

[@AVKnecht]

Don't forget his work in architecture. He really is invested in making the country more beautiful.

[@amandawilliams7133]

Look up ‘Poundbury, a whole development he was very involved with. I like King Charles.

[@Snagprophet]

@FITNESSOVER45 There is public permission to hike, cycle and pass through the estate (with certain restrictions of course) but I can understand how confusing it may be to see a head of state go from a heavily protected and secure individual to essentially just another bloke you'd meet down the pub such as in this case.

[@alexsky88749]

Somehow I would not imagine bumping into my French President Emmanuel Macron during his jogging ride in the Bois de Boulogne...Security wouldn't let me approach or talk to him.Different culture

[@angelinaduganNy]

@FITNESSOVER45 Not all "Muricans" are uneducated. I am from New York and know exactly where this is. If you immerse yourself in other countries cultures and Geography you would most likely know.

[@tibchy144]

King Charles has a perfect voice for an audiobook. I could listen to him for hours.

[@onecupof_tea]

The Markles famously put out a statement when they lived at Frogmore, that walkers shouldn't speak to them or touch their dogs, or knock on their door. Which was all codswallop, as most people walking would respect the Markles privacy. It's ironic that Charles is so relaxed and friendly, and so was the Queen, where she met people walking around Balmoral. You can't buy good manners.

[@crusaderACR]

The nouveau riche are so often somehow more snobbish than the old nobility. Baffles my mind. The CEOs especially seem so withdrawn from life. Figures that getting rid of monarchy doesn't rid a country of aristocracy. Maybe nothing can rid a country from the elites. The thing I can see that was better in a more traditional system of elites is that you KNOW who they are, where they live, and if you peeked through a window you may catch a young king playing with his children, right next to his office, where he receives petitions from the people. Every one knows about the American lobbies and the influence corporations have unto their government, but we don't have any names or anything. There's no transparency. "The Elites" or "the establishment" bring no faces to mind.

[@GaryWayneHill64]

Thank god you didn't ask for a selfie, you deserve respect for that alone.

[@Keekonuts]

Exactly!

[@muddymaker3721]

I bet he's kicking himself that he didn't hahaha

[@BigKarl519]

Is it really any less disrespectful since in the end he filmed, published and is now profiting by licensing the whole interaction regardless?

[@randomuploadsism]

I guess that had no affect on the king.@@BigKarl519

[@Toopa88]

​@@BigKarl519I know right, the original comment makes zero sense.

[@MajorWolf72]

I like that you didn’t even try to exploit this meeting into a photo op and just had a nice chat like normal people. Once in a lifetime, good for you, guys!

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

Well they've captured an entire video, which is actually amazing.

[@WhoThisMonkey]

My sister is a photographer, that's all she does. I said to her once, "you know, you spend your entire life trying to capture life, but it is in this endeavor that you lose sight of it." It went over her head.

[@MajorWolf72]

@@WhoThisMonkey That’s very reflective indeed. Case of the outsider seeing things the insider is shutting out.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

I notice this all the time with parents. They're so busy capturing their children on a mobile phone at their school play or dance or even their wedding -- the moment goes by with this barrier between them. The essence escapes them.@@WhoThisMonkey

[@WhoThisMonkey]

@@ninecatsmagee8384 This is the reason why I simply only take pictures as a tool, to record information to upload for example. Everything else is recorded in my noggin.

[@holhant]

«That was a king” - it’s like one of a lifetime comment:)))

[@FelmarRoelRapSingco]

"That was OUR King" actually. 🇵🇭✝️🇬🇧

[@oxleellego6992]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I am smiling while watching your interaction with The King, He is such a kind and lovely King. Greetings from the 🇵🇭.

[@CozNothingIsForever]

He's really king of a country. He doesn't care about anything, he's just strolling on his lands. And enjoying the people he found on the road. I respect that.

[@user-wv8qs7wi8r]

He's no king Just a successor in an evil bloodline

[@CozNothingIsForever]

@@user-wv8qs7wi8r The reason why someone have a title doesn't deny the title itself. He is a king, you like it or not.

[@barneycasting8331]

Idiot! He cares about the taxes.

[@AdamsOlympia]

@@user-wv8qs7wi8r There's no such thing as an "evil bloodline" .. They're just people who didn't choose to be who they are any more than you or I did. Some are good peeps, some indifferent, some not so great , like in any family tree. Charles has always struck me as an alright chap whose only major mistake was letting his family pressure him into a relationship he wasn't suited for, and away from the woman he was always meant for.

[@Bbhamadama888]

@@user-wv8qs7wi8rwell if you hate him so much, why don’t you try to overthrow him? Let’s see you try😂

[@Rekaert]

I have to admit, he went up in my estimation. The fact that he stopped and chatted with you as every other hiker would is fantastic. Seems like a nice guy.

[@Sx-xy2zi]

He is human, he's just trapped by unbearably heavy responsibility and tradition

[@Bleed1987]

i like the fact that he does not even look like a king, hes wearing normal stuff. so natural and close to folks

[@DimensionDevices]

Still protects pedophiles tho

[@frodomindset]

​@@Sx-xy2zii mean id like to have crown too

[@M0eLester]

Well obviously hes wearing normal clothes for a walk, its not some big public event.

[@acerniss]

Thought this was clickbait… but nope he just takes casual walks. That seemed like a lovely meeting!

[@Limnx]

My grandad used to play polo with the King ages ago, he used to go to my grandad’s polo club sometimes.

[@onecupof_tea]

I know someone who did carriage driving at competitions, and often met Philip, he said Philip was down to earth and friendly, and chatted with everyone. It's often the most important people, who are the most unpretentious.

[@pipoo1]

The reason the Royals genuinely love Balmoral as it’s one of the few places where they can be free to live a “normal” life. This is one of the reasons the Queen wanted her life to end there. One of my friends has also met Charles there, it’s not at all uncommon for walkers/cyclists to bump into them when they are at the estate.

[@jedfra9172]

Aww poor royals not getting to live a normal life. I Imagine they would love to be worrying about food prices rocketing, heating their small flat, getting a GP or dentist appointment, their home being repossessed because of out of control inflation, not being able to afford rent, their services being cut etc. The list of things that they must really be so sad they miss out on because of their vast wealth and privilege goes on and on and must cause them untold agony. You and your ilk are so brainwashed it beggars belief.

[@shogun2215]

If they wanted to live a normal life that badly, they could abdicate, but nooo can't give away all that unearned wealth and a lavish lifestyle because 'God wills it' can we?

[@brucemacallan6831]

The Balmoral estate, - Yes, Stolen from a Scots family of Farquarsons, by the English Crown (Not Scots Crown) after Culloden. Passed about a few times after, then sold to Victoria & Albert, who immediately tore down the original Family Castle of the Farquarsons and built the bogus buildings you see today.

[@lambbosbread123]

@@shogun2215 Dont be a child

[@Mercer18472]

@@shogun2215 someone's salty

[@cmbtking]

I'm an American. This popped up on my homepage so I clicked. What an awesome moment. The fact that he's just walking alone, in the rain, is wild to me. So cool.

[@ot7stan207]

President Biden is in my city right now... so many cars

[@cmbtking]

@@ot7stan207 I live close by to his beach home in delaware so it's a nightmare when he comes here, I get it.

[@marianmoses9604]

America’s early presidents used to be this way in the early 19th Century. No entourages. No bodyguards surrounding them. Walking about Washington interacting normally with their fellow citizens. You know….back when America was still a Republic where the people were supreme. Not sure WTF we are living in now…. 🙄

[@JMark-zk5pj]

I will take my freedom than be a subject.@@johnsamson9680

[@u4riahsc]

Huge difference in attitudes between Brits and Americans. Brits are polite and civilized, Americans are a horde of lunatics. (I’m an American).

[@debraenderle4737]

Thank you for interacting with the King as a normal, everyday person. I'll bet he appreciated it a lot!

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

Just people having a quick chat. Lovely to see. We are just human beings in the scheme of things.

[@MW-tk5nf]

"'I think the King is but a man as I am. The violet smells to him as it doth to me. The element shows to him as it doth to me.'" Wm. Shakespeare :)

[@kingkeshi1140]

As a Brit, thank the heavens you treated him with respect, and that you didn't talk to him as if he was a celebrity. You have earned my respect. And to the King, just having a chat and departing some wisdom unto these men, that was a very calm thing to do. Just being that knowledgeable guy who is up for a chat. Signs of a good king? Yes. The Queen would be proud.

[@cartesian_doubt6230]

But he is a celebrity.

[@samsignorelli]

I think he rather enjoyed being spoken to like a normal person....all the Majesties (and Highnesses before) must grate on the nerves after awhile.

[@markseymour8365]

@@cartesian_doubt6230The term celebrity is usually reserved for those in the entertainment industry or associated industries, not for monarchs.

[@velvetbees]

Being an American, l would be speechless, then curtsey, bow and salute hoping to cover all the bases.

[@MrMykstone]

Not seeing the beginning of their meeting, let us imagine that the proper greeting protocol for seeing a King on his land while biking took place. What would be the proper protocol? Purely educational question.

[@happyretired371]

A tale of a King you met on a bike ride, cool very cool. Something to pass on to grandchildren lol.

[@skh1964]

That was brilliant! Love to see King Charles like that just chatting. That would be one of the top things to happen in your life.

[@ruthmcilmoyle4941]

This is going to be one of my favourite recordings of a royal, because it is so unstated and spontaneous. What a unique experience!

[@RainCity3rd]

I read somewhere a few years ago the queen out on her own walk ran into a couple of American tourists, stopped and chatted but they didn't recognize her. Being a bit cheeky she never let on and took a few photos for them but then one with her self in it in the hopes they would only later when showing friends catch on.

[@craigchristian344]

What's your second favourite?

[@The_MostHigh]

It is set-up, for a PR exercise

[@lilpain1997]

its truly amazing!!! He met another person!!! Do people really care that much this shit? Never understood those that find meeting someone famous is great.... They are just people.

[@RainCity3rd]

@@lilpain1997 I've never understood someone like yourself that so not find it notable.

[@benprint7615]

Regardless of political opinion, he seems a nice man. Seems so surreal to see someone so important just out on his own, and so willing to chat because it’s something he enjoys. Really humanises him. I’m glad this moment was captured.

[@evolicious]

You should read some history. It's not great. The most evil people to ever exist are perfectly capable of acting civil for the most part. I don't consider crimes against humanity and the freedom of citizen's to be a "political opinion". FYI, one of the most public things is the strange evidence surrounding Diana's death. A lot of coincidences such as Diana revealing Charles's affair and growing animosity. Not to mention growing immense wealth while the country sees extreme poverty get worse every year for decades under his watch (however, usual for the royal family). Just the fact that a constitutional monarchy still exists for a superpower country with fission weapons in the modern time is insane. These people should all be put on a rope by the public and elect representatives that are fit for power and executive decisions, with wealth removed from the equation.

[@trckenergyy7757]

You think he’s on his own? I’m sure they will be snipers in the hills

[@benprint7615]

@@trckenergyy7757 I meant in his immediate vicinity. Obviously there is the security convoy ahead and behind him as shown in the video.

[@mtlicq]

The Kaiser also had a heart of gold too, favourite descendent of Queen Victoria, and chumming with King Eddy, not realizing the fratricidal loathing Eddy & Eddy's wife had, and the secret-society (Cecil Rhodes, Alfred Milner, Cecil Brett, Rotschild, etc) designs Eddy had participated in, Royally. The German generals were unstoppably eager to play along with the secret-society machinations.

[@karlkarl93]

@@trckenergyy7757 Why would there be snipers in the hills?

[@dorothysay8327]

I just loooove this. And can I mention -I’ve always thought Charles had the most beautiful baritone speaking voice. Truly lovely.

[@ellhyg3532]

the Queen often met tourists around Windsor and Balmoral. It's amazing that they are not afraid to walk alone in these places

[@dngrouscrgo]

Imagine going to somewhere as dark, damp and grey as that and seeing the literal king just casually strolling like that...

[@evolicious]

Is this supposed to be unusual for the UK or something? lol.

[@dngrouscrgo]

@@evolicious I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve never just ran into a royal while out in public like that

[@Nathan-jt8zt]

@@evoliciousobviously you donut

[@dbz9393]

seems odd he has like no security around him, those guys could done anything to him

[@soloperformer5598]

It's just another person.

[@caseclosed9342]

Never even watched this channel before but seeing a vlogger who in a day visits a cabin, sees a king and rides over boulders sure shows the accomplishments of some people. You really should love life.

[@DAVIDDAVID-ug9tr]

Don't fall off!" and "He's a nice man" are the best parts of thos clip. Your King reminding you to ride your bike safely and realizing His Majesty is a human after all.

[@pezlover1974]

At least you recognized him. I still giggle at the story told by Queen Elizabeth’s aide. Queen E went on a walk on her Balmoral estate and met a couple of Americans. They asked if she lived close by or if she had met the queen. She said yes, they asked to take a picture. Once she was alone she told her aide, I wish I could see their faces when someone tells them who I am.

[@globalautobahn1132]

I swear to god if this was not on video, I don’t think anyone would’ve believed you when you got home. Especially with how casual and relaxed the encounter was 😅

[@user-ky2it8qc5k]

I would've believed it. He is a person just like me. Big deal. Just richer and more well known is all.

[@globalautobahn1132]

@@user-ky2it8qc5k Lol imagine walking into the local pub trying to sell this story without the video... 😅

[@jesmtb]

That was unbelievable Andrew, and how amazing that he was genuinely interested and pleasant to talk to. Also, great that he was walking alone without any security bothering him on his walk...Respect!

[@McTrailRider]

He seemed genuinely passionate about the local area and the bothy especially

[@ThunderWindz]

you don't see the snipers ;)

[@unaffiliated_razorblade]

Learned from his Mother.

[@Drumnastix26]

The security are hiding in those bushes all around him. Sas

[@IRMacGuyver]

I guarantee you a sniper had a visual on them at all times.

[@beamboy07]

this will be one of those legendary videos where you go and look back in 10 years time

[@alienextraterrestrial113]

Cant wait to see this interaction on the next season of the crown

[@Rzarecteh]

Also this interaction must be so unique, most times people meet or interact with a king / queen it’ll be a formal setting with twenty people watching. Just to bump into him is hilarious.

[@geoffpoole483]

The settings are nearly always formal and "sanitised", and the people the royals are introduced to are usually cherry-picked. This was great, a chat with a random stranger who happens to be our head of state.

[@patrickmurphy5842]

@@geoffpoole483 I think he is far more comfortable on occasions like this than formal state stuff. And at least he didn't have to find a pen.

[@charlieparkeris]

There was a story told by an associate of the late Queen, he was out walking with her, in a similar scenario to this, and they bumped into some American tourists. They didn't recognise the Queen, but they mentioned that they heard the Royals go walking here and how fantastic it would be to meet one. The Queen pointed to the person she was with and said, "he knows the Royals, in fact he's good friends with the Queen", so the tourists wanted to have a photo with the friend, after they took it, the Queens friend suggested a photo with everyone in it. And then they parted ways. They had no idea they just met the Queen, maybe one day someone else saw the photo and pointed it out to them.

[@TheMule71]

@@charlieparkeris I heard of the story too, it's literally a Royal prank! It's of course making a bit of fun of the tourists knowing about the Queen but not recognizing her, at the same time, it made the encounter mostly unique for them. The story goes that they made the Queen take a picture of them with him. Then he insisted they should include his "friend" in the next picture. So as far they knew, that was a picture of them with a friend of the Queen, plus the friend of the friend of the Queen. None of which is technically false.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Queenie used to meet folks out and about on the same estate over the years, although latterly she always had someone with her. Family friends of mine met her there, they did recognise her and they had a nice wee chat. The locals at Balmoral are very protective of the family apparently, and they really can just wander about, go into the local shops etc, and folks are pleased to see them but never bothersome. Must be nice to have somewhere they can enjoy that kind of freedom.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

The Royals genuinely love Balmoral as it is the closest they get to being normal - they can walk, her late Majesty used to drive herself around... so it was lovely that Charles took time to talk with folk similarly enjoying the fresh air.

[@brmam1385]

Exactly! 👍

[@unicorescannacorner6999]

Thanks. I wanted to repeat it like all the comments but you explained it to me why they can be like that in this place. He seems to really enjoy it, too! When he heard you were using the Hut wich they just renovated for travelers. Wich also gives me this England Vibe. We were a few times visiting Uk and always got some really really really nice Cottage for a decent price for a Week. 🥰

[@goldinkiwi]

That was so awesome! I loved the fact His Majesty just stops like passerbys do and chat.

[@magicf7076]

Brilliant! We wish King Charles the best! Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱

[@TheFaxMachine69]

i cant imagine going out on a gloomy, rainy day in the middle of what seems like nowhere, and just casually meets the king like its any other day. Mustve been quite the experience!

[@sholehan]

Incredible that! Monarchy fan or not - that little interaction just shows that he is a bloke who cares about the outdoors, the environment, adventures and sport etc and was genuinely interested in what you were doing, and how you found the bothy. Bet that will be a tale to tell for years to come!

[@Gallywomack]

Yep, he'll be regaling the other royals about how he met the famous McTrail Rider!

[@McTrailRider]

You get it! We’re all human at the end of the day.

[@douglasalexander4348]

@@Gallywomack I bet he bugged them for a selfie. Here’s me and me mates out mountain biking….

[@letni9506]

He can have anything but he enjoys the things that don't cost money the most. That makes him a good man in my book. A better one than me most likely.

[@maboelnreads]

@@letni9506old money is like that. They prefer not to spend, which is how they stay ‘wealthy’.

[@jonathanfulford6655]

What a lovely encounter, thanks for sharing!

[@1977ajax]

Yes what a nice man! He just did us the favour of signing into being yet another gutless and totalitarian restriction on our free expression, and is tight in bed with the bastard WEF. How lucky we are to have him working so hard 'for' us. I love how he so humbly works for the continuation of the monarchy and does not ever let the well-being of the people of these islands get in the way of this priority. JEEZ will you folk get a grip!

[@SherryMacoy-dk4zh]

What a wonderful connection! I love that for that moment he was treated like a normal person having good conversation with friendly strangers or a beautiful adventure

[@jhagestad]

Videos like this just go to show that underneath all the pomp and ceremony lies another human being who shares the same passion for being outdoors as any one of us. It’s remarkable that the he’s even afforded the opportunity to walk alone between security details. What a thrill to share that brief encounter though. It’s truly something you’ll never forget! Thank you for sharing!

[@pippo-1073]

A human being that is plotting with evil people to take away our freedoms and make us live under one communist world state.

[@bliblablubb0712]

I think it‘s quiet different to ordinary leaders because none of the royals choosed to be leaders. They somehow need to deal with it, while the ordinary ones are of a certain character to begin with.

[@greenhat7618]

The 4 MI5 agents crawling along in the bushes 👁️👄👁️

[@brachiator1]

Wasn't this Balmoral? It is a large estate belonging to the monarch with areas deliberately designed to allow long walks. And the security is discreetly deployed. I was surprised to see that ordinary people would be allowed anywhere near the King while he is at the property. It was cool to see the pleasant interaction with the biking group.

[@jesselduque2858]

That quip at around 05:44 "Don't fall off" was quite cheeky. He seems like a nice guy. As a non-UK person, I was under the impression that meeting a royal, especially *the* top royal would require getting off your bikes and curtsying or whatever, but instead we got a nice chat. I liked that he was very specific too about where he wanted to plant more trees. And that descent down the rocks was quite awesome! My heart was in my throat and only let out a breath once you came back to the clearing.

[@runswithphantoms1757]

Heh, I was thinking the same thing. "His Majesty just going out for casual strolls makes time for subtly roasting his subjects!👑😆"

[@latch9781]

Yeah, that was very Prince Phillip

[@MB-xl8nx]

American friend here. That was amazing! Wow really just loved seeing that.

[@Deathbytroll]

Monarchist from America, what an amazing experience

[@Willemmoseley]

I've worked with the Royals on a few occasions as part of the Military and bumped into Anne on a walk. I've never had a negative experience with any of them. Politics aside, they're genuinely lovely people who have a love their countrymen.

[@Spookieham]

Anne particularly seems to be very highly respected in the Forces especially the Royal Navy.

[@Hiforest]

Anne is lovely. I've never met anyone who's met her and not thought that.

[@donnabarnes540]

Our son met Princess Anne when he was in the army and said she was so lovely and down to earth . Tbh I think the majority of us Brits have a lot in common with the Royals . Outdoors , family values and manners , just to name a few .

[@hassyg4083]

youd be lovely too if you were given billions by the people

[@queenslanddiva]

from what I know of the King, I was totally unsurprised that he stopped and chatted with the riders.

[@michellepaperchaser]

How very privileged to meet the King along a rainy midge plagued path. Then the bike up the boulder mountain carry and the bumpy ride back. Quite a memorable day. Cheers!

[@sop953]

What used to be horses are downhill mountain bikes! That was a nice conversation with the King!

[@krisbacks]

Clicked to see the King, stayed for the ride. Impressive stuff! The rocky descent was amazing. I’m from Canada and its a great enjoyment to see our King in such a casual manner. Indeed I’ve seen clips of Queen Elizabeth out by herself on the grounds of Balmoral having a very similar walk.

[@at_brunch3852]

At 12:31 I couldn’t watch any more. Good golly!! How do they do that? 😬

[@krisbacks]

@@at_brunch3852 I was actually afraid for my own safety

[@ABCampingTony]

Just a bloke going for a walk in the country. Love it.

[@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23]

There is NOTHING "ordinary Bloke" about him. He is an inbred dinosaur, a throwback completely out of his time. .

[@Sillysillylittleman]

If you think about it properly that's all it really is.

[@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23]

@@Sillysillylittleman How many 'Ordinary Bloke's' casual Country walks are accompanied by their Gun wielding Gangs and get a YT feature ? I bet some said the same about Adolph. He is a INSULT to Equality. .

[@AlxzAlec]

The King of the UK just going for a walk in rainy weather, wow!

[@Dikranovski]

Many times we view history as just notable personalities, families, occurences and dates without realizing the human aspect of it all. History goes from one generation to the next through retold stories, however minor and mundane. The way he talks of what his family members used to do in that area is awesome considering that those memories are from nearly 70 years ago and he is from a family of historical significance. As someone mentioned in the comments, this is truly a moment that resembles a medieval run in with the king of the land. Different ages, same interaction.

[@michaelrmcornejo]

MY JAW IS DROPPED RIGHT NOW. what a humble man of a ‘king.’ This is amazing. Nothing can top this.

[@TobbytheAustralianShepherd]

Just a normal guy in perfectly normal clothes, taking a walk. One can appreciate such public figures way more if we see them off cameras.

[@m0onm0th]

Don't think he acted that humble with Diana 💀

[@IAmTheStig32]

He's much like King George VI, who was by all accounts a very humble and modest man also.

[@edwardjohn5]

​@@m0onm0thhe's way, way older. I believe he learned a thing or two over the years that's passed. He's most certainly wiser. People can change you know

[@tanyuxuann7472]

Bro u are being VERY risky. You might get a lot of hate for that comment

[@heatherhaitch2760]

How awesome that he just chatted like a normal person... and walking is so good for you .... and clears the mind and reduces stress.... What a nice man

[@RealKingChief]

what a nice young man

[@anthonywilliams9852]

​@@RealKingChiefI wouldn't say young!!

[@alexsky88749]

@@anthonywilliams9852 He probably meant "Young" in his head...When you are natural and dow to earth and respect others you feel younger, even though your age is advanced...Positive thinking keeps healthy.

[@Jaxxon123]

It sure does. I walk every morning. I listen to music or podcasts on the trail. Early morning, so I'm not annoyed by other humans...Lol Meeting the King would be so awesome, though!

[@ItsTheBigManStu]

Always a treat to see famous or important people in a small moments like these, especially when the conversations are casual and human, I think they appreciate those just as much as the rest of us do. -Stu

[@amyturner6275]

kia ora from New Zealand , I'm a mountain biker , we have some cool tracks here , but thats awesome you met the king . Its because he thought he wasn't filmed

[@heathermetz6576]

That was pretty cool. He was genuinely interested in the area and keeping the trees planted for people to enjoy.

[@Secretagent71114]

And those shelters they were staying in, he said "we renovated them" which was an interesting detail after they had already been declared a nice set up earlier in the video. It's nice to think of His Majesty as being a good host and wanting them to be available and usable for those exploring the area.

[@wewenang5167]

WELL IT IS HIS LAND AFTER ALL...YES ALMOST THE WHOLE LAND AROUND BALMORAL ARE OWNED BY THE CROWN BUT MANY PART OF IT ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC.

[@kanaric]

Ya he's always been an environmentalist and conservationist so it's on par pretty much

[@johnmunro4952]

You met him in his element ( his mother's too) you will always see people are their happiest, most relaxed and genuine at those times. I'm sure he enjoyed the interaction as much as you did.

[@volvof12able]

Incredible. I had a similar experience with Princess Ann in Gloucestershire she was accompanied by a protection officer, though.

[@RichardMcGrath]

How amazing the King was out walking in the rain and heather! Thank you for sharing this!

[@Minisynapse]

The king seemed friendly and down-to-earth. Respect for both him and you guys, that was a model interaction!

[@numberonedad]

god damn the "king"

[@Minisynapse]

I see what you did there @@numberonedad

[@barreloffun10]

@@numberonedadTry not to be a twat.

[@numberonedad]

@@barreloffun10 it's a family of bloody murderers and shameless thieves

[@Bobspineable]

@@numberonedadthe king has no power, so it doesn’t matter.

[@Skelf71]

Brilliant, we bumped into him walking off Lochnagar 30 odd years ago and he stopped to chat. Definitely has a passion for the the estate and very pleasant to chat to.

[@desktopstu4145]

I havent mit the king, but i did meet the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh (god rest their souls) back in 1977 in Tanzania of all places. I may have only been 7 but i still remember how down to earth and easy going they were.

[@mark9938]

What an awesome moment