She said: "I usually do this on my own - it's normally me with a spade. They also got stuck in during their visit, with the princess seen planting Sweet William seeds. William, 40, and Catherine, 41, have put Annabelle in touch with various organisations to help with the horticultural therapy and mental health counselling service. The gardens will be opened to members of the public, who could benefit from therapy but don't have access to it.Īnnabelle said: "Once we open it up to the community, it will enable those who maybe can't access this kind of thing at the moment." The project is receiving funding from the royals and British Airways, who are matching donations, and William and Catherine have vowed to return to the site to see how it grows.Īnnabelle continued: "Mental health in itself is a massive project for them, alongside gardening and horticulture, so this brings the two together, which is what we do. "This is them coming to help make a big difference with a long-lasting project - instead of them coming here and saying hi and leaving again." "That's why it wasn't just a visit -they've announced that partnership with us to ensure that longevity, and they've said they will come back when it's midway through the build and when it's up and running. And they really care and want to try and help make a difference. Speaking to People, she said of Prince William and his wife Catherine's visit: "It wasn't just a 'hi' – they are interested in people's stories and really wanted to know about peoples' experiences and their journeys. The royal couple visited Brynawell Rehabilitation Centre in South Wales on Tuesday (28.02.23), where they met with the founder of Life at No.27, Annabelle Padwick, who has set up vegetable gardens to help boost mental well-being. The Prince and Princess of Wales have pledged their long-term support to a therapy garden project in Wales. The Princess of Wales planted Sweet William seeds at the therapy garden
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