Prince joins the butterfly count

The Prince of Wales has made his contribution to the world’s largest butterfly survey, reporting dozens he has seen at his Highgrove home.

Launched last Friday by Sir David Attenborough, who is president of Butterfly Conservation, the British charity devoted to saving butterflies, moths and their habitats, The Big Butterfly Count encourages people to spot and record 17 species of common butterflies and two day-flying moths.

The Prince recorded Meadow Browns, Large Whites, Green-veined Whites, Red Admirals, Speckled Woods and Common Blues.

A Clarence House spokesman said: “The Prince is a passionate wildlife supporter and was keen to take part in the count.

“He was in the Highgrove Gardens counting late Monday afternoon and his results are now on their website.”

The count runs until Aug 12. Samantha Herbert