Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, a prominent royal residence since 1980, recently welcomed renowned food writer and baker, Dame Mary Berry. Her connection to the estate dates back to her teenage years, making her visit particularly nostalgic.
Dame Mary Berry’s Return to Highgrove
Dame Mary Berry, now 91 years old, reminisced about her youthful experiences at Highgrove during a recent event organized by the King’s Foundation and the RHS. Accompanied by friends and fellow presenters Angellica Bell and Nicki Campbell, she shared memories of attending Pony Club camp there.
A Journey Back in Time
During her teenage visit, Highgrove was owned by Lieutenant Colonel Gwyn Morgan-Jones, who built jumps for aspiring riders. Berry recalled moments spent on the estate’s expansive front lawn and humorous incidents involving a uniquely designed brass bath in the house.
Event Highlights and Gardens
- Guests toured the garden, home to Prince William and Prince Harry’s childhood treehouse.
- The event featured education workshops, including the Snowdon School of Furniture.
- Dame Mary also discussed her new gardening book, emphasizing its unique nature.
The tour provided insight into the RHS and King’s Foundation’s Curious Garden, which aims to inspire people to engage with nature and gardening.
Celebrity Support for Garden Initiatives
Notable figures like Sir David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh joined the King in developing the Curious Garden. Beckham expressed hope that these initiatives encourage the public to embrace gardening.
For more details about the Curious Garden and its offerings, visit El-Balad’s dedicated coverage on the King’s Foundation’s website.
