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It seems Britain's future kings and queens have a penchant for one of the country's most iconic snacks - fish and chips. Spectators previously spotted Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis in Norfolk enjoying this classic seaside meal during their school breaks.
The Cambridge children are known to enjoy visiting Norfolk, where they have a country home called Anmer Hall on the Queen's Sandringham estate. It's believed the family recently had some downtime there before traveling to Balmoral in Scotland to visit with the Queen and other royal relatives.
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During their stay in Norfolk, an encounter was made by a local vacation homeowner who frequently visits various park resorts in East Anglia. They told reporters that while at Eric's Fish and Chips shop in Thornham, they came across none other than Kate Middleton and her three children chowing down on the takeaway delicacy.
"I was astonished to see Kate and the children there," they recalled. "Since we've been customers of Eric's for years, it was wonderful to see how popular the place has become - it's truly fit for royalty now."
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The admiration for fish and chips is not unique to the Cambridges. Queen Consort Camilla herself previously revealed it as one of her favorite foods, saying in an interview, "The traditional British takeaway wrapped in paper - freshly cooked fish and chips. Nothing compares to the scent."
While staying at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the late Queen Elizabeth II was also rumored to enjoy fish and chips from the nearby village of Ballater that were delivered by a royal footman. Her love of the snack was perhaps unsurprising given her strong affinity for British culture and customs over her 70-year reign.
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Prince Charles has spoken openly about his appreciation for another quintessential British takeaway - curry. In an interview with BBC Radio 1, he admitted though that he prefers his food to not be too spicy. "I can't have too much spice, I get sweaty. It's not very appealing," he remarked.
Princess Kate shared that her daughter Charlotte enjoys spicy flavors more than her. In 2019, she told a group of mothers at a parents' meeting, "I like the spice, so I have to cook the curry and then add extra spice at the end for Charlotte."
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It's heartwarming to see generations of the royal family embracing ordinary British meals like fish and chips. The casual, seaside snack adds a sense of relatability to the usually stoic and formal institution. It shows that even royals enjoy simple pleasures like warm, crispy fish wrapped in newspaper during downtime at the beach.
For George, Charlotte and Louis in particular, frequenting the local chippy no doubt gives them a taste of normal childhood experiences, despite their prestigious titles and positions. Getting messy with piping hot fried delicacies is a quintessential part of growing up in the UK.
Their love of fish and chips also highlights how the monarchy works to support British businesses and culture. Patronizing independent shops like Eric's in rural Norfolk not only puts money back into the local economy but promotes community spirit and tradition.
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Some may be surprised at royals dining on food usually associated with working class seaside holidays. But fish and chips have penetrated all levels of society and become a proud symbol of British cuisine worldwide. With Megxit and Prince Andrew's retirement, the Cambridges have increasingly become the new accessible face of the modern monarchy.
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Their enjoyment of fried fare over fancier dining perfectly encapsulates their down-to-earth approachability. Unlike stern predecessors, William and Kate aim to seem relatable to everyday people - a role they fulfill by passing on their taste for fish and chips to their young brood. It's a small but significant example of how the royals connect to subjects young and old through enjoying the same simple pleasures.
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