Prince William and Princess Kate's former local shop issues unexpected update to customers: 'We apologise'

A store on the edge of the Windsor Estate, which used to be the Prince and Princess of Wales' local shop, has issued a last-minute apology for an unexpected disruption. 

Windsor Farm Shop, opened by the late Prince Philip in 2001 and located on Datchet Road in Old Windsor, Berkshire, alerted customers of a nearby disruption in a recent newsletter. "We apologise for the short notice," the store said. "Roadworks are currently taking place on Datchet Road, and some signage may indicate that the road is closed."

The notice continued: "Please be advised that Windsor Farm Shop and Café remain open and operating as usual. Access is still available, and we look forward to welcoming you."

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The store thanked customers for their "patience and understanding while these works are carried out." 

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When Prince William and Princess Kate lived at Adelaide Cottage, the Windsor Farm Shop was just a three-minute drive away. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen on a grocery run back in March 2024, with Kate looking relaxed in a sporty pair of leggings with a hoodie and sneakers. William looked just as casual in a pair of jeans and a navy blue coat with a baseball cap on. 

Located near the Windsor Estate

The Windsor Farm Shop has been open for business for 25 years after was a project spearheaded by the late Prince Philip. It was created by converting potting sheds dating back to Queen Victoria's reign and constructing two new buildings, which are now the farm shop and the adjacent coffee shop.

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Located on the edge of the 15,800-acre Windsor Estate, the store is just a short walk from Windsor Castle and other royal residences such as Adelaide Cottage, where the Prince and Princess of Wales lived until last year before relocating to Forest Lodge. When it opened, the shop was an "outlet to sell locally sourced goods and produce from the Royal Estates and The Great Park". 

Next to the shop, there is a cafe that sells sandwiches, homemade scones and coffee made from the store's organic fair trade coffee beans.