King Charles's Chicken Coop: A Royal Twist

0:00On March 22nd, King Charles has shared a lighter side of royal life by giving his longtime photographer Chris Jackson a tour of Cluckingham Palace, the chicken coop at his Hygrove estate. The fun photos appear in Jackson's new book, Modern Majesty, after more than 20 years snapping pictures of the king. It's a playful twist on Buckingham Palace, highlighting Charles' hands-on approach with his burfer brown and Moran hens. Charles has been Charles's country home since he bought it in 1980, where he's poured energy into farming and gardens. The coop even starred in an Amazon Prime Video documentary, showing him in rain boots feeding the birds and gathering fresh brown eggs. Experts say this stems from his lifelong passion for the outdoors, once talking to plants and pushing for sustainable practices. Royal watches love these glimpses, noting Charles' humor-like naming, the co-op, Cluckingham and his countryside roots inherited from his parents. He's always championed British farming, biodiversity, and even converted his 1970 Aston Martin

1:02to run on Cheesway and wine biofuels. Stories of him chasing sheep or painting landscapes paint him as genuinely at ease in nature. Despite a cancer diagnosis soon after his 2023 coronation, Charles announced reduced treatments heading into the new year. Jackson says the king is full of renewed energy, juggling daily duties and trips without missing a beat, still tending his flock. These simple joys at high growth keep fueling his commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, a steady thread to his busy reign. I'm Corey with the story. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI powered and always trending.