King Charles III Reveals Secret Passion for Bee Keeping and Plans to Launch Royal Honey Brand
Top 5 things you need to know about Charles III's buzzy new venture
- The monarch has been keeping bees for years, but his private apiary at Highgrove House is now producing honey that he personally harvests and shares with guests.
- A royal source confirms Charles is in early talks with the Duchy of Cornwall to sell the honey under a "Royal Windsor Honey" brand, with proceeds going to his Prince's Trust charity.
- The honey is derived from rare wildflower meadows on his estate, which he has actively protected from pesticides, making it a sustainable and organic product.
- Charles III's beekeeping aligns with his lifelong environmental advocacy, as bees are critical pollinators, and he's pushing for more urban hives across the UK.
- The first batch, collected last month, featured a honey infused with lavender from the Queen's garden at Sandringham, creating a run limited to 500 jars for VIP donors.