Prince William says he loves farm work

Oct 5, 2005, 13:32 GMT

Britain's Prince William says he loves farm work.

The 23-year-old royal recently started work as a farmer on a country estate - and is thoroughly enjoying it.

The prince will spend two weeks managing the land on the Peak District estate, where the new 'Pride and Prejudice' movie was filmed, which is owned by his father Prince Charles's friend the Duke of Devonshire.

A royal aide is quoted in Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "William has done his first day's work and he absolutely loved it. He is learning all about how to run a large estate.

"He enjoys this kind of work and wants to continue it later. He has a real passion for the countryside and is fascinated by the environment. He shares this with his father."

The work placement is part of William's plan to work in a variety of positions at different organisations before he finally decides what to do with his future.

William will also plans to spend time working in London and will join a mountain rescue team.

He said: "The work experience in the city was something I was particularly keen to do as I feel this is an area in which I could learn a lot, and it may well help me with charitable fundraising in the future.

"The land management will hopefully allow me to develop skills and an understanding of how to best look after the countryside."

He added: "Joining a mountain rescue team really appealed to me as I can learn at first hand how these amazing people help save lives on a regular basis."

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