It just so happens that William’s icing skills come from a secret love of the GBBO as he then turned to the young bakers and said, “You must be distraught it’s moving, but I’m sure it will be just as good”.
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The Duke of Cambridge has sympathised with fans of The Great British Bake Off “distraught” the show is leaving the BBC – but said it will be just as good at its new Channel 4 home.
He also visited a boxing class, but chose to opt out of getting in the ring, saying “I’ve left my gloves at home” as he chatted with 12-year-old Dante.
The British royal accepted a dance challenge, trying out a new move called “The Wave”.
“There is no pressure, because I will look ridiculous”, he joked as the group of youngsters looked on laughing.
He was probably right: his mentor, Candice Blake, 15, gave him a “generous” 5 out of 10 for his performance. “But a 10 out of 10 for effort”.
He may be heir to the throne but what Prince William makes up for in blue blood, he lacks in rhythm. The House provides young people with educational and life skills. Prince Williamshowed off his moves on Wednesday during an outing to Battersea’s Caius House to see how hundreds of people benefit from the youth center’s services each week.
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William spent more than an hour touring Caius House in Wandsworth, which offers a range of training and support opportunities in disciplines ranging from music and dance to sport and fitness.
While Prince William was a willing participant in the activities, he drew the line at taking on a young boxer in the ring. “I might try and grow myself a beard”.
A former graduate of the college Edward Wilson – the doctor on Captain Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition – worked at the institution when he moved to London in 1896 as a medical student.
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Prince William and Kate will depart for Canada next week with their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, for their first official royal tour as a family of four.
