Prince drops in at restaurant, takes booking over the phone

Britain’s Prince William has helped out an Indian restaurant during a royal visit by taking a phone reservation from an unsuspecting customer.

Apr 21, 2023, updated May 22, 2025
Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William roll out dough, during a visit to The Indian Streatery, an authentic, family run independent Indian restaurant based in Birmingham, England, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William roll out dough, during a visit to The Indian Streatery, an authentic, family run independent Indian restaurant based in Birmingham, England, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)

The heir to the British throne and his wife Kate were visiting the family-run restaurant Indian Streatery during their trip to Birmingham in central England, when he took the call from someone seeking a booking for two people.

After checking with the owners as to the restaurant’s location, he then had a discussion with the caller about when a table was free and whether they would have time to eat before catching their train.

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ā€œWhat name is it under?ā€ the prince said as he concluded the conversation, without revealing his own name to the caller.

ā€œSee you at quarter past two.ā€

William’s office later said on Twitter: ā€œHope we told this customer to come to the right place …!ā€

As well as taking the booking, the royals helped out preparing dishes in the restaurant’s kitchen before continuing their visit to the city with a game of darts at an underground bar.

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