The Prince and Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Borough Market in London today, serving crumble and custard to astonished shoppers. The couple, who were met by crowds of Londoners and tourists, spent time at several stalls, including Trethowan Brothers cheesemakers, where they tried their hand at slicing Pitchfork Cheddar.
At the market, the Princess made coffee for her husband at Change Please, a social enterprise that supports homeless people through barista training. Prince William suggested the coffee could be sold at royal palace cafes, specifically mentioning Windsor Castle. The Princess also practiced her coffee-making skills, but William declined the drink as it was not decaf.
The couple's final stop was at Humble Crumble, a dessert business popular on TikTok. They donned aprons and served crumble and custard, with the Princess piping marshmallow fluff and the Prince ladling fruit. The CEO joked they would pass their trial shift and be offered jobs, praising the Princess's piping skills as 'fantastic'.
The visit was part of a day out in London focused on the River Thames, highlighting its role in community and trade. The couple later headed to an RNLI station on the river for another engagement. Throughout the market visit, they took selfies and shook hands with onlookers, who watched respectfully as the royals worked.
