'Babe, we've got loads of those': Award-winning gardener lets slip the Duchess of Cambridge's affectionate nickname for Prince William as they browsed his shrubs at Chelsea Flower Show
- Australian landscaper Charlie Albone won award at Chelsea Flower Show
- He met Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge as they browsed gardens
- Prince William asked Mr Albone about the Buxus shrubs in his collection
- Princess Kate replied: 'Babe, we've got those. We've got loads of those'
- See Kate Middleton updates as she attends the Chelsea Flower Show
The Duchess of Cambridge revealed her pet name for Prince William during an unguarded moment at the Chelsea Flower Show when she affectionately called him 'babe', a gardener has claimed.
As the royal couple were admiring Australian TV presenter and landscaper Charie Albone's prize-winning garden, Prince William asked him about shrubs.
Mr Albone told Prince William that the plant was one of his prized Buxus, to which the Duchess replied: 'Babe, we've got those. We've got loads of those.'
The British-born landscape designer and television presenter known for co-hosting Selling Houses Australia, won a silver gilt medal at the show on Tuesday.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Chelsea Flower Show in London for the first time on Tuesday
'I got to meet Prince Will and Prince Harry. Prince William was quite funny actually. He came up and said: "What [flower] is this one?", and I replied: "That's a Buxus",' Albone explained on Channel 9's Today Show.
'Princess Catherine just turned to him and said: "Babe, we've got those. We've got loads of those."'
Today show presenters Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson fell about laughing at this revelation, with Today presenter Wilkinson asking: 'Kate actually called him "babe" did she!?'
Albone replied: 'Yeah she actually called him "babe", and said "we've got loads of those".'
As they looked at the different horticultural creations with Prince Harry they spoke to Australian landscaper and TV personality Charlie Albone
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The Cannes Film Festival might be over, but the Chelsea Flower Show has provided us with plenty of glamour to make up for it today!
Jerry Hall, Naomie Harris, Rosamund Pike, Demi Moore and Donna Air were all there today, and now the Duchess of Cambridge has arrived with the rest of the Royal Family to check out the glorious gardens.
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Albone appeared on Tuesday's Today show and told of a hilarious conversation he claimed he had with the Royal couple
Albone claims Princess Kate told William when he was unsure of a type of flower: 'Babe, we've got those. We've got loads of those'
Albone, who oversees the outdoor component of the popular renovation show on the LifeStyle Channel, went on to tell about what other Royals had to say about his award-winning horticultural creation, which is called The Husqvarna Garden.
'(Prince) Harry was the nicest down-to-earth bloke. He said: "It looks really nice. It's really cool. Really like it."
'I asked them if they'd like to come into the garden and they said they'd love to but the timekeeper said: "No, keep going." They were kept moving on.'
Albone's Husqvarna Garden proved popular with show goers and won a prestigious silver gilt medal
The Buxus flower that caused all the confusion
Albone also said he got 'particularly Australian' when they first walked past him as he greeted them with 'how ya going? 'And they came over'.
He earned his second silver gilt medal at the show in consecutive years - an impressive achievement in itself.
'Winning consecutive silver gilt medals at the Chelsea Flower Show is a dream come true. I am incredibly proud to represent Australia in an event of this calibre,' he said.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were making their first visit to the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show as they joined several other members of the royal family including the Queen and Prince Philip at the annual floral festival.
Although the Royal Horticultural Society event is one of the highlights of the royal summer calendar, William, 33, and Kate, 34, have never found the time to attend before.
But the couple, who were accompanied by Prince Harry , 31, had an added reason to attend this year, as they saw the pink and green chrysanthemum that has been named in honour of their daughter Princess Charlotte.
Albone (pictured right, with Selling Houses Australia co-host Andrew Winter) won his second silver gilt medal at the show
Today show presenters Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson fell about laughing at Albone's revelation
Albone (pictured with Selling Houses Australia co-hosts Shaynna Blaze and Andrew Winter) also met Prince Harry at the prestigious flower show
Established in 1913, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has become one of the world's greatest showcases for horticultural excellence, attracting visitors and exhibitors from across the globe.
Since its beginning, the show has gone from strength to strength: it has grown from 244 exhibitors in 1913 to over 500 today, including gardens, nurseries, floristry, educational displays and trade stands.
On Tuesday the show attracted 165,000 visitors.
Albone described Prince Harry as 'the nicest down-to-earth bloke' you could meet
The Australian TV presenter and landscaper had a conversation to remember with the three Royals
William and Kate were making their first appearance at the world-famous flower show
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