King Charles adds honey from his own bees to make rum (but at £45 for a bottle, there’s a sting in the tail)

King Charles adds honey from his own bees to make rum (but at £45 for a bottle, there's a sting in the tail)

At their adolescent gatherings held underground in Highgrove, William and Harry often preferred rum as their beverage of choice. Now, it seems their father is crafting a unique blend of his own.

Crafted from honey harvested by Charles‘s personal bees on his estate, Highgrove Honey Infused Rum is now available for purchase through the King’s Foundation, with all profits being donated to charity. However, keep in mind that a 700ml bottle retails for £44.95.

This unique blend combines a five-year-old rum from Jamaica with honey gathered by approximately 150,000 bees residing at Charles’s residence in Gloucestershire.

The combination of their honey and rum is expected to deliver a taste of exotic fruits, gentle spices, and toasted coconut, all with a strong 38% alcohol content.

Previously, it’s been known that the King expresses fondness for the distinctive aroma of rum. In 2023, during an event, he was pictured toasting with some sailors over a shot of ‘gunpowder proof’ spirit.

To be completely honest, my adoration for the history of rum at Highgrove wasn’t always tinged with nostalgia. In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry confessed that as youngsters, he and his brother would host wild parties in the basement beneath Highgrove, affectionately known as Club H, along with their friends.

‘There was a lot of playful kissing, often accompanied by more than casual alcohol consumption. The drinks of choice were rum and coke, or vodka, typically served in large glasses, with generous amounts of Red Bull added.’

King Charles adds honey from his own bees to make rum (but at £45 for a bottle, there's a sting in the tail)

I can’t help but describe the enchanting blend of scents that filled Club H. There was a subtle whiff of… liquor, mingling harmoniously with the crisp, invigorating breeze from Papa’s gardens. And let me tell you, it wasn’t just any breeze – it carried the sweet perfume of lavender and honeysuckle, making each breath I took a delightful experience.

The new rum is sold on the Highgrove Gardens website and by Fortnum & Mason.

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In London, a popular socialite, previously associated with Alexander Ogilvy, posted pictures of a onesie she purchased for him, humorously labeling it as ‘choosing items for baby Erik.’ A confidant of Poppius expressed excitement, stating that she is absolutely thrilled to be a first-time aunt and eagerly anticipates meeting her nephew in his birthplace, Los Angeles, California.

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2025-01-05 02:33