Prince William, also the Duke of Cornwall, visited the county recently hit by devastating Storm Goretti—considered the worst in decades—to support the recovering community while celebrating St Piran’s Day.
During his visit, the Prince of Wales stopped by the award-winning Gear Farm Pasty Company in Helston, run by the Dave and Ann Webb family. The bakery had kept its doors open during the storm to serve local residents.
In a heartwarming moment, William joined staff in making traditional Cornish pasties, sharing laughs with workers and customers. Folding a pastry, he said, “Oh my goodness, there’s a lot more going into this than I thought,” adding with a smile, “I feel I may be taking this one home, guys. Everyone loves a trier.”
The visit included a lighthearted scene where William took a phone order at the bakery. A miscommunication led to laughter when he asked the caller’s name: “And what name is that? Juicy? Josie? Sorry, Josie, I thought you said ‘Juicy’; I apologise,” the 43-year-old said, prompting giggles from nearby staff.
The royal’s visit highlighted both community resilience and local Cornish culture, offering moments of joy amid recovery from one of the region’s most severe storms in decades.