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Prince William: I lie next to my horse and listen to it breathe

The Prince of Wales made the bizarre admission during a surprise visit to a school’s mental health project
The Prince of Wales met pupils at St Michael’s Church of England High School in Sandwell, West Midlands, to learn about its award-winning student-led initiatives on mental health and wellbeing. The Prince was invited to visit the school by Freddie Hadley, 12, who posted a letter on Twitter/X on World Mental Health Day last year
The Prince of Wales met pupils at St Michael’s Church of England High School in Sandwell, West Midlands, to learn about its award-winning student-led initiatives on mental health and wellbeing. The Prince was invited to visit the school by Freddie Hadley, 12, who posted a letter on Twitter/X on World Mental Health Day last year
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Prince William was in the West Midlands on Thursday for a series of engagements honouring commitments made, in one case, more than five years ago.

In a reflective moment on a visit to an urban farm, William revealed that he used to enjoy lying down next to his horse, taking comfort from its deep breathing. While it has long been known that his father, the King, likes to talk to plants, William said he felt it was “important” to chat with the sheep and other animals.

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