(A lighthearted parody feature — because even future kings know the power of a rose!)

LONDON — Dawn broke gently over Kensington Palace, and with it came a scene no one expected: Prince William, future King of England, standing in the royal gardens… with pruning shears in hand.

According to amused palace gardeners, the Duke of Cambridge appeared just after sunrise — still in his robe, determined and focused. His mission? To cut a handful of fresh roses, one by one, for his wife, Princess Kate.

Witnesses report that William ignored royal protocol — and several thorns — as he hand-picked each bloom himself. “He didn’t even wear gloves,” whispered one insider. “That’s either dedication or delusion, depending on how sharp the thorns were.”

After gathering his bouquet, the Prince reportedly arranged the roses himself — no florist, no assistant, just royal fingers and a lot of concentration. He then placed them by Kate’s bedside with a handwritten note that read:

“For the queen of my heart — no official address needed.”

A palace aide later confirmed that while the Duke “overcame the thorns with bravery,” his ego wasn’t quite as lucky. “Let’s just say there were a few tiny battle scars,” the source laughed.

By breakfast, word of the romantic gesture had spread among the staff, and one footman was heard declaring, “Every king needs a rose worth bleeding for.”

The Duchess, for her part, was said to be “delighted and only mildly concerned about the state of the garden.”

It’s not the first time William has made a grand romantic gesture, but insiders say this one ranks among the sweetest — simple, genuine, and blooming with love.

Because behind every royal crown, there’s a story of devotion — and this one began with a pair of garden shears at dawn.

Every king needs a rose worth bleeding for.