The Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly stunned diners with an unexpected visit to a luxurious restaurant in the ‘ski capital of the world’ in the idyllic French Alps
Prince William and Kate gave diners an unexpected treat when they popped into a lavish restaurant tucked away in the stunning French Alps. The Royal pair reportedly took a break at the Courchevel ski resort, nestled in the Tarentaise Valley.
A magnet for Michelin-starred establishments, Courchevel – called the “Saint Tropez of the slopes” or the “ski capital of the world” – has drawn in A-listers, having previously welcomed the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, the Beckhams, and Elton John.
Last month, the Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted at a mountainside eatery, with fellow guests whipping out their cameras as the Royal duo headed off.
A member of staff revealed to The Mail’s Harriet Kean: “They had a very nice time and were very polite.” Harriet also noted the future king and his wife looked “immaculate” kitted out in their skiing gear.
The encounter clearly left its mark on one particular diner, who gushed: “I couldn’t believe I was having lunch in the same restaurant as Kate and William. They looked adorable in their beanie hats.”
This wouldn’t mark the first occasion the Wales family have headed to the French Alps, with reports suggesting they initially visited back in 2016, bringing along their eldest youngsters.
Meanwhile, in what was described by a source as a “Middleton knees-up”, the family, which includes three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, were also said to have enjoyed a skiing holiday last year.
In other news, the young Prince George made headlines yesterday when a royal expert claimed that the second in line to the throne was faced with a “daunting” reality as he braces for a “testing year”.
The 12-year-old prince will celebrate his thirteenth birthday on July 22 and is also preparing to start secondary school. Speaking to the Mirror, Royal commentator Jennie Bond said: “Certainly, as a family, the Waleses do have a complicated destiny.
“They can’t pretend that there is total equality between their three children because one of them is going to be the ultimate top dog – the King. And that obviously creates different issues for each child.”
She added: “For George, it must be daunting, but I think William and Catherine are intent on letting him just enjoy his childhood for as long as possible without worrying about the future.”
Jennie said Catherine was an “acknowledged expert” in the area of early years development, noting that she is “the most capable person” to deal with the children and “reassure them of their worth”.
During a reception for the Red Roses held at Windsor Castle, the Princess of Wales revealed an anecdote about her children playing rugby at home, humorously confessing that she does “not want to get tackled by George”.
She expressed: “Rugby is so accessible, Louis is playing touch rugby and it’s such a great game. Actually, they shouldn’t necessarily need to push boys and girls in particular sports too early.
“Obviously, as they get physically stronger – George now, if we play at home, I do not want to get tackled by George – but, up to a certain age, I think it’s great.”