During a reception with Olympic diver Tom Daley, King Charles III revealed the specific skill he didn't inherit from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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The King and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, were joined by Prince Edward and Princess Anne at a reception in Buckingham Palace, celebrating the achievements of Olympic and Paralympic medallists.
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At the event, Olympic diver Tom Daley and his diving partner Matty Lee, spoke to the King, with Matty explaining: "We were talking about how you can belly flop and making a splash.
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"We chatted about how we punch a hole in the water, to make no splash, and I said if we get it wrong it can hurt a lot. And he said: 'I don’t know how you do that', it's just crazy to have a conversation with the King," Matty added.
The King's admission that he's not much of a diver is in contrast to his late mother, who was an excellent swimmer, taking to the waters from just 10 years old.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKing Charles III spoke to Olympic divers
According to Swimming World Magazine, the Queen started by swimming breaststroke and backstroke and quickly earned her first medal for swimming.
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The young royal reportedly earned several lifesaving certificates over the years, and she received a badge recognising proficiency and grace in every stroke and in diving.
© Photo: Getty ImagesHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II won medals for swimming
While Charles might not have inherited his mother's diving prowess, he does enjoy swimming, and even had a swimming pool at his home in Gloucestershire, Highgrove House, where he lived before becoming king.
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