Roman Kemp has revealed a surreal moment when Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, offered to take off her shoes upon arriving at his parents' home. The radio presenter, 32, said the future Queen immediately volunteered to remove her footwear after noticing everyone else had done so.
Kemp, who became acquainted with Kate through a mental health project, initially suggested filming at his parents' property instead of his own house. He told The Sun: 'I remember when she arrived she could see everyone else had taken their shoes off so she offered to take hers off. It was surreal. Somehow you never expect to see a member of the Royal Family in their socks!'
Following the visit, Kate sent a thank-you letter to Kemp's mother, Shirlie Holliman, mentioning that Prince George had enjoyed the juice and asking for more. Kemp also received a personal note, which he has framed at home. 'Working with her was amazing,' he said.
The revelations come as the Princess of Wales launches a new initiative to support parents. Her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has invested £100,000 into research on managing technology-related distractions that interfere with family life. Christian Guy, executive director of the centre, said the aim is to find solutions that make a real difference to families.
