{"id":283896,"date":"2026-01-14T13:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/283896\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:09:09","slug":"kate-middleton-had-birthday-lunch-at-our-restaurant-well-never-forget-how-she-acted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/283896\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Kate Middleton had birthday lunch at our restaurant \u2013 we&#8217;ll never forget how she acted&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Princess of Wales reportedly marked her 44th birthday with her mother, Carole Middleton, and sister, Pippa, at a &#8220;tiny&#8221; French bistro that offered patrons a &#8220;relaxed and carefree feeling&#8221;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_BRITAIN-ROYALS-HEALTH.jpg\" alt=\"Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales reacts as she meets healthcare staff during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in west London on January 8, 2026, to highlight the work of NHS staff and volunteers. (Photo by Isabel Infantes \/ POOL \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Kate Middleton reportedly descended on a small bistro with members of her family&#10;\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Kate Middleton reportedly descended on a small bistro with members of her family<br \/>\n(Image: POOL\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kate Middleton reportedly descended on a small UK bistro with members of her family and impressed those who work there with her &#8220;utterly charming&#8221; personality. The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Kate-middleton\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Princess of Wales <\/a>decided to<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/breaking-kate-middleton-shares-emotional-36523412\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"> mark her 44th birthday last week<\/a> (January 9) with a laid-back lunch with her mother, Carole Middleton and sister, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/pippa-middleton\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Pippa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The three Middletons dined at The Funghi Club, a &#8220;tiny&#8221; French bistro that offers patrons a &#8220;relaxed and carefree feeling&#8221; in Hungerford, Berkshire, much to the delight of those who work at the establishment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Kate <\/a>managed to &#8220;celebrate her birthday in peace&#8221;, unlike her brother-in-law, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quietly-36544836\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Prince Harry, and his wife<\/a>, Meghan Markle, who the &#8220;whole <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">world<\/a> seems to know about&#8221; when they dine, according to The Mail&#8217;s Richard Eden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It seems that the future <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Queen <\/a>has made quite the impression on the little bistro. A staff member told Richard: &#8220;We had the enormous pleasure of welcoming a rather extraordinary guest. She was utterly charming, gracious and every bit as radiant in person as you&#8217;d imagine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_State-Visit-By-The-President-Of-The-Federal-Republic-of-Germany-Day-1.jpg\" alt=\"WINDSOR, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive ahead the state banquet for the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, on day one of their state visit to the UK, at Windsor Castle on December 3, 2025 in Windsor, England. The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, accompanied by Ms. Elke B\u00c3\u00bcdenbender, are paying a State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guests of Their Majesties The King and Queen. The visit is the first from Germany in 27 years and will be marked with ceremonial visits, an address to the UK parliament and a banquet. (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"It seems the future Queen made quite the impression on the bistro&#10;\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">It seems the future Queen made quite the impression on the bistro<br \/>\n(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In further comments about their famous guest, they added that it was &#8220;a little moment of magic for our small bistro &#8211; and one we won&#8217;t forget&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To coincide with her birthday, the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Kate-middleton\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Princess of Wales<\/a> also appeared in the last instalment of her <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/breaking-kate-middleton-reveals-nature-34954175\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Mother Nature video series<\/a> (winter).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In comments about her <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/cancer\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">cancer <\/a>battle, Kate said that being able to heal in nature had allowed her to &#8220;Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It represents the end of a highly personal creative project for the Princess of Wales, one that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kensington-palace\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Kensington Palace<\/a> says highlights our links to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/english-nature\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">natural world<\/a> and its ability to inspire us and help us heal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_Members-Of-The-Royal-Family-Attend-The-Together-At-Christmas-Carol-Service.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the 'Together At Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 05, 2025 in London, England. Led by The Princess and supported by The Royal Foundation, the annual event offered a chance to pause and reflect on the values of love, compassion, and the connections we share. The service also highlighted remarkable individuals from across the UK who have demonstrated extraordinary kindness, empathy, and support within their communities. (Photo by Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The Middletons dined at The Funghi Club, a &quot;tiny&quot; bistro that offers patrons a &quot;relaxed and carefree feeling&quot;\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Middletons dined at The Funghi Club, a &#8220;tiny&#8221; bistro that offers patrons a &#8220;relaxed and carefree feeling&#8221;(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Launched in 2025, the project started off with the spring episode at the beginning of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mental-health\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Mental Health Awareness Week<\/a>. In this latest instalment, Kate can be seen walking in Berkshire.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She said: &#8220;Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration. Where the stream slows just enough for us to see our own reflection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cTo discover the deepest parts of ourselves. Alongside the whispers in the pulse of every living thing. I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cFor the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify. Come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive. To be at one with nature; a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides. In memory. Helping us to heal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In addition, parts of the footage were also captured by Will Warr in London, East Sussex, Cumbria, Gloucestershire, and the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/cotswolds\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Cotswolds<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Princess of Wales reportedly marked her 44th birthday with her mother, Carole Middleton, and sister, Pippa, at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":283897,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[434,18,117,19,17,3479,5093],"class_list":{"0":"post-283896","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-celebrities","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-ie","12":"tag-ireland","13":"tag-kate-middleton","14":"tag-royal-family"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115893617765164111","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283896\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}