THE Prince and Princess of Wales surprised volunteers yesterday as they turned up to help pack food parcels at a Windsor foodbank.

Prince William and Kate spoke with members of Windsor Foodshare before rolling up their sleeves to get stuck in with helping pack food parcels.

The Prince and Princess chatted with volunteers throughout the visit and were keen to understand how the cost of living crisis had impacted demand.

The pair were told all about how donations are given, dates checked and the process of packing and distributing food parcels - with each being given a trolley and a list of items to collect for a family.

Prince William packed the bags with great "neatness" and ensured the eggs were kept "safe".

Manager at Windsor Foodshare Sarah Kember said: "They were such a lovely couple.

"They are welcome back any time, we are always grateful for a pair of hands."