King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla hosted their first Christmas at Sandringham but before heading to Norfolk, the pair reportedly enjoyed a night out in London.
According to The Daily Mail's Richard Eden, locals at a Mayfair pub were surprised when the couple attended a festive party, and one staff member's reaction amused them.
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The member of staff reportedly bumped into the monarch and his wife as he carried a big tray of appetisers from the kitchen. As he turned round and saw it was Charles, he's said to have replied: "Sorry King."
His reaction is said to have amused the couple, with the King, in particular, finding it really funny.
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Charles and Camilla are not the only royals to enjoy a beverage or two in their local.
In November 2019, the Princess of Wales joined her fellow school-mums for a drink at the Hollywood Arms. The Chelsea pub also used to be frequented by her brother-in-law, Prince Harry.
Prince William and Kate are also regulars at the Rose & Crown in Snettisham, near their Norfolk abode, Anmer Hall.
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The Waleses were among the royals to join King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla in Sandringham on Christmas Day, with Prince Louis, four, making his debut at the church service.
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Charles ascended the throne on 8 September 2022, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
He paid tribute to his "beloved mother" during his first Christmas broadcast.
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