Where the royals dine out: From upmarket eateries favoured by Meghan to William and Kate's love of a gastropub

Despite the luxurious banquets and state dinners typically expected of a royal, several members of The Firm are partial to a pint at their local boozer or combo meal at a burger joint. asserted

Prince William has openly discussed his fondness for the good old British pub, while Nando's and American fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger are Prince Harry's not-so-guilty pleasures. However, other Royal Family members have also been known to frequent some of the finer establishments. asserted

Last week, the Duchess of Sussex enjoyed lunch at The Park restaurant near Kensington Palace, an upscale, mid-century Manhattan-inspired grand cafe. asserted

A week prior, she went for a luxurious afternoon tea at Claridge's in Mayfair with Malala Yousafzai. asserted

Her late mother-in-law Princess Diana was particularly fond of Italian bistro San Lorenzo, a historic diner which closed in 2022, as well as La Famiglia in Chelsea, where she dined with William just a few weeks before her death. asserted

In recent months, however, the future of the discreet west London venue has come under threat after noise complaints from a neighbour placed its garden at risk of being forced to close early. asserted

Despite having a licence until midnight, it has hastily restricted service to 11pm and even stopped performing 'Happy Birthday' to customers outside. asserted

Stars from Eric Clapton to Barbara Broccoli are now lending their support in the ongoing legal battle. asserted

Read on to discover how to dine like a real royal – with the best takeaways, diners and pubs that have all had the royal stamp of approval... asserted

Princess Diana was particularly fond of Italian restaurant La Famiglia in Chelsea, west London, where she dined with William just weeks before her death Prince William While affectionately dubbed 'One Pint Willy' by Mike Tindall as he is 'not the best of drinkers', the Prince of Wales still enjoys the occasional pint at a British boozer as a way to relax and unwind. asserted

In June, William surprised residents and punters while making an unannounced visit to south London staple The Prince of Peckham to show his appreciation for British pubs and the role they play in our community and society. asserted

William pulled a passable pint at the regal-themed pub as he spoke of the importance of locals bringing people together. asserted

He also threw his support behind campaigns to save Britain’s pubs, which are slowly dying out in many communities across the country, saying we need to ‘protect’ them. asserted

He said: ‘I love pubs. asserted

I want to do as much as I can to support pubs because I love the community. asserted

We need to protect our pubs.’ asserted

The future king went on to call them ‘the glue and fabric’ of a community, adding: ‘It’s the people – the team – around a pub that make it.’ asserted

Last October, he shared a drink at his local, Windsor's Two Brewers pub, with Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy for his show The Reluctant Traveller. asserted

The Prince of Wales, affectionately dubbed 'One Pint Willy' by Mike Tindall, has been very vocal about his love of – and desire to protect – British pubs In 2023, shortly before King Charles's coronation, William and Kate travelled via Tube to the historic Dog and Duck pub in Soho William's surprise appearance has now sparked a phenomenon dubbed 'The William Effect' – with dozens of royal fans flocking to get a seat at the so-called 'royal table' or 'King's corner'. The following month, the future monarch left staff at a local country pub in the town of Mere, Wiltshire, stunned when he stopped by at the Walnut Tree Inn with his royal entourage. Owner William Friend-James told the Daily Mail that the Prince of Wales opted to order the homemade Walnut Tree burger and fries, as well as a lemonade. The £18.95 burger – which comes with a brioche bun, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, onion marmalade, burger sauce, coleslaw and fries – has since been renamed the Prince William Burger in honour of their guest. asserted

In 2023, shortly before King Charles's coronation, the down-to-earth Prince and Princess of Wales travelled via Tube to the historic Dog and Duck pub in Soho, taking time to pull pints and make light conversation with hospitality staff. asserted

'Expertly done,' pub manager Chris Watts praised the prince. asserted

'Not really,' William joked, as he pulled the pump repeatedly. asserted

'I've not got too much experience of pulling pints. asserted

I'm not too bad at drinking pints, but pulling pints…' asserted

Prince Harry Prince Harry is said to be a fan of casual burger chains and drive-thrus. asserted

Here, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pictured leaving Italian restaurant Locanda Verde in New York City Harry's go-to order at the American fast-food chain is believed to be the Double Double, with fries and a Coke, while his wife orders a cheeseburger, fries and a side of jalapenos While Prince Harry may have grown up around the glitz and glamour of royalty, casual burger chains and drive-thrus are a firm favourite of the Duke of Sussex. uncertain

In September 2023, Harry and Meghan were pictured stopping to buy food from the popular American chain In-N-Out burger near to their former $14.6million Montecito home. asserted

Meghan previously discussed the couple's love for the burger joint, revealing that the pair enjoyed 'surprising' the staff at the one close to their home. ' asserted

It's really fun to go through the drive-thru and surprise them,' she told Variety in 2022. asserted

'They know our order,' she said. asserted

Harry's go-to order at the fast-food spot is believed to be the Double Double, with fries and a Coke, while his wife orders a cheeseburger, fries and a side of jalapenos. asserted

Prior to meeting Meghan, Harry would often frequent the Hollywood Arms, a cozy neighbourhood pub in Chelsea that was even reported to hold a special 'secret entrance' for the prince. He was also said to have been a particularly big fan of the BBQ ribs served at American-style restaurant Sticky Fingers on Kensington High Street, owned by former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. asserted

The UK classic Nando's also featured high on Harry's list of favourite eateries prior to his move to California, with the prince believed to have been introduced to the chicken chain by his police protection officer. asserted

The duke was often spotted ordering a midnight takeaway at the popular restaurant's Fulham branch in 2013, and revealed in his memoir Spare that he even ate Nando's chicken while Meghan was giving birth to Prince Archie in 2019. asserted

Since returning back to Britain, Harry and Meghan were spotted enjoying lunch at The Falkland Arms in Great Tew, Oxfordshire. asserted

The pub is a short two-mile walk from Soho Farmhouse and near where David and Victoria Beckham own a £12million home in the Cotswolds. asserted

Meghan, pictured in Claridge's with Malala, has shown a tendency to dine at some of the more luxurious restaurants on offer in both the UK and California. asserted

In Montecito, she was a frequent diner at celeb-favourite Tre Lune, an Italian restaurant known for its famously pricey menu and extensive wine list asserted

The Duchess of Sussex has shown a tendency to dine at some of the more luxurious restaurants on offer in both the UK and California. asserted

While living in Montecito, Meghan often dined at Italian restaurant Tre Lune – a celebrity favourite known for its famously expensive menu, which features a tableside Cheese Wheel Cacio e Pepe and highly acclaimed wine list. asserted