Customers were surprised to find they were given the royal treatment when out shopping at a London market.
The Prince and Princess of Wales gave a helping hand behind the counter when they met local traders at Borough.
Out and about on visits in London, the couple enjoyed the buzz of the stalls as well as the craft breweries of the Bermondsey Beer Mile before going on to meet the crews protecting people on the River Thames.
Wandering between stalls packed with fresh produce and artisan treats at Borough, Prince William and Catherine chatted with traders about their businesses and what makes the historic market such a favourite with locals and tourists alike. Stallholder Todd Trethowan proudly showed off his cheese selection to the couple, giving them a taste of the passion that goes into the products on sale.
There was also a playful moment during the visit when Catherine stepped behind the counter at a coffee stall and made a cappuccino for William, prompting smiles and laughter from traders and shoppers watching nearby.
Next, the Princess headed to the Bermondsey Beer Mile to visit Southwark Brewing Company, part of the area’s thriving independent brewing scene. Touring the brewery, she met the team behind the operation and learned more about how their beers are made. Catherine even got stuck in herself, stirring a brewhouse kettle and chatting with staff about the brewing process.
The day wrapped up on the banks of the River Thames at the RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station. There, the Prince and Princess met crew members from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and heard about their lifesaving work on the busy river. The visit also marked 25 years of RNLI lifeguards, celebrating the volunteers who help keep people safe on Britain’s waterways.