Roman Kemp says ‘it was surreal’ as he opens up on Kate Middleton’s ‘offer’
Roman Kemp has shared how Princess Kate offered to remove her shoes when visiting his parents Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman’s home to film mental health content
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales asked whether she needed to take her shoes off in Martin Kemp’s home(Image: Pool, Getty Images)
Roman Kemp has said that Kate Middleton made a surreal offer moments after stepping into the home of his parents, Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman.
The radio presenter, who became acquainted with the future Queen after she approached him about a mental health project, said their friendship developed through the project and its accompanying filming.
Initially, Kate had proposed filming at Roman’s house, but he suggested using his parents’ property instead.
Roman, 32, recalled that upon Kate’s arrival, 43, she immediately volunteered to remove her shoes after noticing everyone else had done so,reports the Express.
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!”
Roman Kemp and Martin Kemp(Image: Getty)
Roman, whose father Martin is currently competing in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, revealed the correspondence did not end following Kate’s visit.
He said: “A few weeks later she wrote a lovely letter, which my mum has kept, thanking them and saying that Prince George loved the juice — and asking if there was any chance of more!”
“Working with her was amazing. She very kindly wrote me a thank-you note too, which I have framed on my wall at home.”
Roman’s revelations come as the Princess of Wales launches a new initiative aimed at supporting parents. Kate’s Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has invested £100,000 into research examining how parents can better manage technology-related distractions that often interfere with family life.
Princess Kate(Image: Getty)
The programme aims to help families strengthen their relationships by minimising disruptions caused by digital devices, according to the Express.
Christian Guy, executive director of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, said in a statement: “There have been numerous studies about how digital devices impact relationships, but there is currently a lack of evidence about what is causing people to turn to their digital devices at times when it is interrupting family life and, importantly, how to help people reduce this unwanted interference.
“The Centre is seeking to address these gaps in research so we can find the solutions that will make a real difference to families’ lives.”
