I love the washing up and William does the drying, says Kate as she charms Pulborough by helping a one-year-old boy to jump and cheering up a poorly mother on FaceTime

The Princess of Wales has revealed she 'loves' doing the washing up while Prince William does the drying, describing the couple as a 'good double act'.Speaking with an elderly lunch group in Pulborough, Kate also explained that their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis help out too.She had been in Pulborough for the weekly Wednesday lunch, having arrived on a minibus service after collecting some of the diners from neighbouring streets.At the village hall yesterday, she first sat down at a table with lively Lynda Jones, 75, who had her in fits of giggles. The princess told her: 'I love washing up. I really do.''Oh good, a volunteer,' joked another guest. Asked whether William helped, she said: 'He does the drying. We are a good double act. And we get the children involved.'Despite the princess's trip to the heart of rural Sussex being kept secret in advance, a crowd soon gathered outside the hall as word spread about her visit.Kate's route to the car taking her home became lined with charity workers, mothers with toddlers and passers-by, all eager to catch a glimpse of the princess.And Kate was more than happy to spend time meeting them all - shaking every hand, helping a toddler to jump and speaking to a poorly mother on FaceTime.The future queen also cooed over a cocker spaniel and stroked its ears, while locals lined up to tell her how she does a 'fabulous job' and is 'such a role model'. The Princess of Wales plays with Albie Botley-Greenslade, one, in Pulborough yesterday Kate hunkered down on her heels to say hello and helped Albie jump off the kerb yesterday Kate stops to speak to Thea Botley with her sons Albie, one, and Arthur, three, in PulboroughAmanda Ridley, 37, was FaceTiming her poorly mother, Sandra Berry, and twin sister, Sam Berry, and asked the princess if she 'would mind saying hello to them'.'I'm so sorry, I've just got my phone in your face - there's my mum and my sister,' she said, holding up her phone.Kate smiled broadly and waved. 'Hello! What are your names? Oh no, I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Poor you. Have you got someone looking after you?'She also said hello to her daughter Paloma, five, who was also unwell.'Are you missing school today?' she asked her sympathetically, rubbing her head. 'I hope you get better soon. Have lots of sleep.'Ms Ridley told her: 'Thank you so much.'She said afterwards: 'I really admire her and the way she has conducted herself given what she has been through. We are very lucky to have her. 'Another well-wisher told the princess: 'You do such a fabulous job. You are such a role model. It's a hard role to navigate and do justice to. You have such poise. 'She also stopped to speak to Thea Botley, 25, with her sons Albie, one, and Arthur, three.Kate immediately hunkered down on her heels to say hello and helped Albie jump off the kerb, holding his hands.'What's your name? Hi. Hi Albie. Look at your cool boots. Jump? Well done. One more? Well done.' The Princess of Wales waves to Amanda Ridley's mother and sister on FaceTime yesterday Amanda Ridley was FaceTiming her poorly mother, Sandra Berry, and twin sister, Sam Berry Kate was also taken with Jack, a three-year-old cocker spaniel belonging to Teressa Beacher'Sorry I've started something,' she laughed as Albie continued to jump as she walked off.Ms Botley said afterwards: 'He doesn't really like people holding his hand so I was quite shocked when he took her hand.'He doesn't always like to hold mine. She was lovely, I didn't expect her to be playing with my children.'She added: 'I'm so surprised he warmed to her and held hands as he can be shy with strangers. She was amazing.'The princess was also taken with Jack, a three-year-old cocker spaniel belonging to Teressa Beacher, crouching down to rub his ears and scratch his head.Kate, who has two cocker spaniels herself, asked her: 'Is he cheeky? Does he steal your food? Whenever there is cereal on the floor our doggies always eat the cereal!'Earlier, the princess surprised elderly passengers as she joined the team at West Sussex Minibus, a volunteer-run community transport association.The organisation helps people who cannot easily access public transport due to isolation, mobility issues or financial hardship.She first surprised Stella Drewett, 94, at her pristine bungalow, before helping her to the bus as they embarked on a short journey to pick up other passengers. The Princess of Wales laughs with Lynda Jones, 75, at Pulborough Village Hall yesterday The princess sat down at a table with lively Lynda Jones, who had her in fits of giggles The princess looked at the food on the table, and told Lynda Jones that she loves salted crispsThe group ended up at the village hall, where the weekly lunch club is held to provide a welcoming space for people to come together for activities and conversation.And to the shock of guests, the future queen sat down to chat with each table, munching on crisps and talking happily about the washing up.Dressed in elegant grey trousers and a blouse, with a matching overcoat, and her hair pulled back into a ponytail, the princess stepped easily off the bus in vertiginous heels onto former school cook Mrs Drewett's driveway.She waited politely outside before being invited in by Mrs Drewett, who insisted on getting herself outside telling her: 'I like to do these things myself.''I bet you do!' the princess said. 'I'll follow you.'The royal then helped her up the steps onto the bus and told her she was coming to the lunch club 'because I want to see what it's all about'.Kate took a place next to her and joked about always forgetting her handbag.'Everyone always runs after me [shouting] 'you forgot your handbag'.'Encouraging her to put her seatbelt on, the princess added: 'I have to remind my children to put their seatbelts on too.' Kate first surprised Stella Drewett, 94, at her pristine bungalow, before helping her to the bus The Princess of Wales sits next to Stella Drewett on the West Sussex Minibus in Pulborough The Princess of Wales takes the minibus to the village hall, where the weekly lunch club is heldAt the village hall she chatted to the Lord Lieutenant of Sussex and volunteers outside, telling Alex Dolby and Pippa Reid: 'I can see how much this means to them.'When she sat down with Lynda Jones, the princess looked at the food on the table and noted that there was a bowl of crisps.'I bet you never eat crisps,' Ms Jones teased her.'I do. I love salted,' Kate said, and took one to prove her point, gently nibbling on it as they chatted.'Is this a good way to make friendships? You seem to have a really wonderful community here,' she said.'So many people feel isolated and cut off in their communities, it's wonderful there are these places to come. You must all love coming together on your Wednesdays. A few crisps here and there!'Ms Jones said afterwards: 'Very natural, very beautiful. She looked at the crisps, so I let her have one. She said these are the ones she buys when she goes shopping…the salted ones.'She was lovely, very natural. I wouldn't want to meet the other thing, shhhhhh!' she added cheekily, perhaps in reference to other royals with Sussex links.'This is lovely. If you've got nothing at home you can book them, they will bring a minibus to your door and take you home. It gets you out, otherwise you would go mad. News of the royal visit quickly spread and people gathered outside Pulborough Village Hall Kate was more than happy to spend time meeting everyone gathered outside the village hall Kate's route to the car taking her home was lined with charity workers, families and passers-by'It's soup by royal appointment today! I didn't think she would sit down by me. She's so natural, she isn't made up.'Sarah Broadhurst, 87, stopped by to thank the princess for coming to Pulborough, and Kate held her hands as they chatted.'I think it's amazing she has come to our little place. It can be isolating so it's lovely to have a royal visit,' she said.The princess also spoke to Clare Atkinson and Lynn Richards from the Pulborough District Community Care Association about the activities they put on for the lunch club guests.'She is so easy to talk to and we spoke about the benefits for health and mental wellbeing that things like this bring,' said Clare.Marian Graves, 84, added: 'This village really is very special. And she really understood that.'West Sussex Minibus, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is staffed by volunteers and supports people living in rural areas of the county.It was established as a response to the decline of local public transport and is designed to help OAPs continue to enjoy independence and social connection.It has grown from a single minibus into a fleet of 11, operating from eight village hubs and supported by 284 volunteers. The fleet travels around 60,000 miles each year and provides 13,000 passenger journeys.