When Prince William had a heartwarming video chat with Charlie Farrelly, the community chef at the PEEK Project, he opened up about the challenges families face during dinnertime. With the help of the charity providing meals to families affected by the coronavirus pandemic, many parents have found relief in this tough period.

Prince William Learns About the Challenges of Feeding Families

“It’s certainly taken the pressure off parents, for sure,” Charlie explained to William, who turned 37, during their conversation on Wednesday, May 20. “You’ll know yourself — the hardest time is dinnertime. There’s just so much stress involved in making sure everyone is fed and happy.”

“Absolutely,” the Duke of Cambridge, a proud father of three — Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2 — chimed in. “It depends on what’s on the table, though, Charlie, doesn’t it? If parents put something on the table that their kids adore, dinnertime can be a breeze. But if you serve something the kids don’t like, well, that’s an entirely different story.”

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🚚 Taking a look inside the @Peek_Project food truck… • The Duke of Cambridge joined CEO Michaela and Community Chef Charlie to talk about the importance of delivering healthy and nutritious food to the families they support in Glasgow during lockdown. • Funds from the @National_Emergencies_Trust_ Coronavirus Appeal, through the partnership with Foundation Scotland, have enabled PEEK to respond to demand for hygiene and wellbeing packs, such as sanitary products and soap which are being provided alongside the food deliveries. • Visit the Royal Family YouTube page to see more as The Duke, Patron of the National Emergencies Trust, spoke with two Scottish beneficiaries from the #NETCoronavirusAppeal.
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Life in Lockdown: William and Kate’s Approach

Prince William and his family have been navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic at Anmer Hall. Thanks to the unwavering support of his wife, Kate Middleton, the royal family has been thriving while homeschooling their children. Kate, 38, has taken such a liking to homeschooling that she continued it even through spring break. “Don’t tell the children, but we’ve actually kept it going through the holidays,” she revealed to BBC on April 16, with a touch of humor. “I feel very mean.”

Moreover, the Duchess of Cambridge has been ensuring her well-behaved children stay connected with their loved ones. “It’s really hard. We hadn’t done a huge amount of FaceTime and face calls before, but obviously, we’re doing that a lot more now, and actually, it’s been really great,” she explained on ITV’s This Morning on May 7. “We try and check in daily with family members and speak to them about news and things like that. In some ways, I suppose we’ve got a lot more face time than perhaps we would have done before, but it is difficult.”

The Royal Family's Commitment to Safety

Until it’s safe for William and his family to return to Kensington Palace, they’ll continue to prioritize their children’s safety. “Beating [COVID-19] is currently at the top of their priorities,” a source told Closer Weekly. “The kids are missing their friends and keep asking after them, but at least they have each other.” This sense of togetherness and resilience is what keeps the royal family grounded during these uncertain times.