Prince William said he would "channel Jack Whitehall" after being asked to tell a 'dad joke' on a surprise visit to a school today.
The Prince of Wales is in the West Midlands, where he is carrying out a series of engagements and visiting projects that are supporting people's mental health. On his first stop of the day, he went to St Michael's School in Rowley Regis, where he learned about student-led initiatives that are available to pupils to support their mental wellbeing. There he teamed up with several youngsters to record a segment for the school's radio station and the prince was asked to share a "dad joke".
William chats to students during a 'Talking Tables' initiative (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)And in a cheeky quip, he said: "I've been asked to produce a dad joke so I will channel Jack Whitehall as most of his jokes are a bit dad like. "I think what I'll do is tell Charlotte's favourite joke - but you have to interact with me. He added: "Knock, knock", to which the kids said: "Who's there?" He said: "Interrupting Cow."
And before the children had a chance to reply: "Interupting cow, who" he said: "Mooooo." As the children giggled, William nodded knowing it was a cheesy line - and said: "I get that a lot at home. It's the greatest one I can think of that's clean and broadcastable!"
William's visit to the school comes after back in October to mark World Mental Health Day, pupil Freddie Hadley sent a personal letter to William inviting him to the school after informing him about the Matrix Project. In the letter, Freddie explained that it saw a group of 11 to 14-year-old boys meet every week to develop ideas and projects to shine a spotlight on male mental health.
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Children rushed to shake hands with the future King (Samir Hussein/WireImage)He then invited William to the school for the launch of a campaign last October, saying he would love for the prince to be there as a VIP. Unfortunately, William and wife Kate were unable to make it at the time due to a prior engagement, but today, William dropped by to see the pupils. On arrival, William congratulated Freddie for his work and sending him a letter and told him: "Well done you, I'm here now. Your letter worked. I'm sorry I couldn't come to you in October."
After visiting the school, William then headed to Woodgate Valley Urban Farm in Birmingham, which supports children and young people facing mental health challenges.
Today's engagements in the West Midlands mark the second public outings for William since wife Kate revealed her cancer diagnosis and treatment before Easter. Last week, he returned to duties and gave a helping hand loading food and cooking in the kitchen at food distribution charity Surplus to Supper, in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey.
Comedian Jack Whitehall (Getty Images)Meanwhile, earlier this week, William and Kate released a new photo of their youngest son Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday. The unedited close-up image, showing Louis grinning at the camera as he lies barefoot on a blanket on the grass, was taken in the last few days at Windsor by Kate, who announced last month that she is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.
It was posted on Kensington Palace’s social media accounts, some six weeks after the furore surrounding the Mother’s Day portrait which the princess admitted editing. William and Kate thanked royal fans for the birthday messages they received for their youngest child. The post read: "Happy 6th Birthday, Prince Louis! Thank you for all the kind wishes today."The image was followed by a camera emoji and attributed to the Princess of Wales.
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