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Gardener and national treasure Titchmarsh says the King is an 'extraordinarily hard-working person'
Derby Telegraph
|September 22, 2025
TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh has said the King is an “extraordinarily hardworking person”.
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The broadcaster, 76, is best known for his horticultural expertise and for his work presenting a number of gardening programmes including the BBC's Gardeners’ World.
Speaking to the PA news agency at The Queen's Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House on Friday, Titchmarsh opened up about his relationship with Charles, adding that he values what he “stands for".
He said: “I've known the King for 40 years now. Actually, first met him 40 years ago this year. We've just got to know one another and | very much rate what he does, what he stands for.
“He's an extraordinarily hardworking person with an enormous conscience about his role and what he wants to achieve, what he hopes we can all achieve.
“| just enjoy his company and I've been very lucky enough to get to know them (members of the royal family).
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