The Prince of Wales has called for the protection of Britain’s pubs during a visit to the Prince of Peckham pub in south London, where he pulled a pint of Red Stripe and sampled jerk chicken. William expressed his delight, stating, “I could stay here forever,” after engaging with regulars and newcomers at the popular establishment.
The pub runs a “Chatty Patty” initiative to encourage community connection over tea. Speaking to participants, William said: “I love pubs. I want to do as much as I can to support them because I love the community. We need to protect our pubs.”
William took to the bar under the watchful eye of Clement Ogbonnaya, who founded the pub in 2017 as an inclusive “public house for all”. After finishing his pour, William compared his effort to Ogbonnaya’s and said, “I think that’s pretty good.” Ogbonnaya later joked, “He can’t beat me, he can’t pour a better pint than me, but it wasn’t too far off.”
The prince also visited the nearby Pecan charity, which supports people experiencing loneliness and lack of job opportunities, and operates a food bank. After a burglary in 2024, William made a financial donation to help replenish stolen stock. He told trustees, “I tried to work out how we could help.”
During a chat with staff and clients, William remarked: “This feels like a very happy family… it’s the magic ingredient that every good charity has when it’s getting it right.” Before leaving, he enjoyed a private lunch of jerk chicken and plantain, saying, “The jerk chicken blew my mind. I’m hoping Deliveroo can deliver this to Windsor.”
