King Charles left Alan Titchmarsh speechless during a royal ceremony with a five-word comment. The gardening expert, who received a CBE in the 2024 New Year Honours List, recalled the moment he encountered the King.
According to Alan, the King grinned and said, 'You're on your way up'. The horticulturist admitted he was lost for words and unable to 'think fast enough' to reply, later wishing he had said, 'I think I've probably peaked'.
Alan, who previously received an MBE over 25 years ago, described the CBE announcement as a 'teary moment'. He has been gardening for a living for 61 years and serves as president of Perennial, a charity for people in horticulture.
Separately, Alan shared advice on removing weeds from gravel paths and patios without chemicals. He recommends using a Dutch hoe to slice weeds at the base, then letting the sun dehydrate them. For patios, a patio knife can be used between slabs.
