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Emma Shacklock

Kate Middleton has Mary Berry to thank for Prince William's 'surprisingly good' baking skills

Catherine, Princess of Wales looks at Prince William as they walk in the orchards as they visit Long Meadow Cider on October 14, 2025.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have never concealed their competitive natures in public and particularly when sport is involved, the couple are always keen to beat each other. So much so, that the future King and Queen don’t think they’ve "ever actually managed to finish" a tennis match as it becomes a "mental challenge".

However, things are a little more clear cut when it comes to cooking. Prince William is always quick to praise Kate’s abilities in the kitchen and lament his own culinary skills, admitting that cooking isn’t really his forte. Baking, though, might be another story…

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