royals<\/a> had just left Kefalonia and were heading south in the Ionian Sea towards another island, Zakynthos. After dropping anchor some distance from the shore, a tender boat was despatched on a special mission.<\/p>\nIt seems something had tickled young George\u2019s fancy. Sources remain tight-lipped about quite what it was \u2013 though one said tantalisingly: \u2018George required a specific dietary item which led to the tender going ashore in Zakynthos to purchase it. Nothing extravagant, just something particular.\u2019<\/p>\n
It is hard to conceive of what it was that couldn\u2019t be rustled up by the superyacht\u2019s chef. And presumably the kitchen received plenty of forewarning about the children\u2019s likes and dislikes.<\/p>\n
Hard to imagine the yacht running out of ketchup, say, or chicken nuggets.<\/p>\n
George is said to have a penchant for spaghetti carbonara, a straightforward dish by any standards. He and sister Charlotte, ten, are also partial to curry. Again, easily prepared.<\/p>\n
Perhaps as some locals on Zakynthos have half-jokingly speculated, George fancied a fast food treat.<\/p>\n
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Prince George, 12, (pictured) apparently fancied something off menu while heading to Zakynthos with his family last month<\/p>\n
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Some locals on Zakynthos have half-jokingly speculated, George fancied a fast food treat and pointed out that it is one of only a handful of Greek islands that boasts a McDonald\u2019s restaurant pictured: A\u00a0McDonald’s Big Mac burger<\/p>\n
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Last week the Daily Mail revealed that a retired civil servant spotted some of the royal party \u2013 Kate, Charlotte and Louis \u2013 on their superyacht off the coast of Ithaca, a tiny island 25 minutes by ferry from Kefalonia (pictured)<\/p>\n
\u00a0They point out that it is one of only a handful of Greek islands that boasts a McDonald\u2019s restaurant. What\u2019s more it is close to the shore in the town of Laganas on the south of the island.<\/p>\n
\u2018It is company policy not to divulge any information regarding our clients,\u2019 said the manager.<\/p>\n
A mystery indeed. In truth, while Princess Diana was known to indulge William and Harry with burgers and KFC, it is something Kate has avoided.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last week the Daily Mail revealed that a retired civil servant spotted some of the royal party \u2013 Kate, Charlotte and Louis \u2013 on their superyacht off the coast of Ithaca, a tiny island 25 minutes by ferry from Kefalonia.<\/p>\n
Penelope Likoudi, 64, was swimming in secluded Mavrouna Bay when she came within 30 metres (100ft) of the yacht.<\/p>\n
\u2018Kate was standing on the top level with Charlotte and Louis,\u2019 she said. \u2018There was an older lady next to them, possibly Kate\u2019s mother, but I wasn\u2019t able to see her well.<\/p>\n
\u2018I literally shivered with excitement. I was shocked, I couldn\u2019t believe it. Now I wish I\u2019d called out hello to them. But I didn\u2019t, I got starstruck and couldn\u2019t get the words out.<\/p>\n
\u2018There was no sign of William or George though.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Daily Mail has learned that not once during the sailing trip did the royals set foot on any of the islands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is thought to have been considered but quickly ruled out because of security concerns. Instead the royals made good use of a platform that transforms the stern hatch into a private beach area, where they swam and played on inflatables and paddleboards.<\/p>\n
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