However, when she gave her name, William mistakenly heard something else.
“I said my name was Josie,” she later recalled. “And as I now know, Prince William said ‘Juicy.’”
She quickly corrected him.
“I said, ‘No, it’s not Juicy, it’s Josie!’”
Josie initially had no idea who she was speaking to. She thought the bakery simply had extra staff working because of the busy St. Piran’s Day celebrations.
It was only after placing her order that shop employees revealed the surprise.
“They said, ‘Would you be surprised to hear it was Prince William that took your order?’” she said. “I couldn’t believe it. I was absolutely flabbergasted.”
When William realised the mistake, he laughed and replied, “Sorry Josie, I thought you said Juicy… the pasties will be juicy.”
Recognising Cornwall’s resilience after severe storms
Beyond the humorous moments, William’s visit also had a serious purpose. Earlier this year, Cornwall experienced severe storms that caused major disruptions across the region.
Around 50,000 homes lost electricity, while approximately 15,000 households were left without water supplies. Winds during the storm reached speeds of up to 123 miles per hour, making it one of the most severe weather events the area has faced in recent years.
During his visit, William learned how the bakery managed to continue operating despite power cuts thanks to a newly installed generator. The family run business continued baking and providing food to residents even during the worst conditions.
Thanking emergency workers on the front lines
William also visited the fire station in Helston to meet with firefighters and emergency workers who responded during the storms.
He took part in a round table discussion with the crews to hear firsthand how they supported residents during the difficult conditions, from clearing fallen trees to helping communities deal with damage and flooding.
William’s growing role as Duke of Cornwall
Although the public most often hears William referred to as the Prince of Wales, his role as Duke of Cornwall carries significant responsibilities.
The duchy’s secretary, Will Bax, previously described William as highly engaged and ambitious in the role. Speaking to The Telegraph, Bax said the prince approaches the position with strong conviction and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.