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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Treatment in Restaurants Raises Eyebrows
The treatment of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in restaurants has been a topic of discussion for some time now.
Despite their insistence on leading a private family life, it seems that their treatment in restaurants tells a different story.
Jamie Shears, the former head chef at 45 German Street, which is owned by the Queens grocer Fortnum & Mason, has spoken out about the reception given to the couple before they quit royal duties and moved to California.
According to Shears, who has just taken up the position of head chef at Mayfair Gastropub the Ordly, celebrities visited the restaurant all the time, but for Harry and Meghan, there was a real fuss.
Half the restaurant was roped off for the night so they could dine in peace.
Shears revealed that they came in together just before they went public as a couple.
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But it was still unusual as 45 German is a discreet place to eat without doing that.
There is no indication that the treatment was at the couple's insistence.
Shears told Meghan ordered the monkfish curry.
When asked whether preparing a dish for the former actress was an honor, he laughed and said, not especially.
However, it wouldn't have been the only time that Meghan was granted special treatment while visiting a London landmark.
In 2019, she and friends were pictured surrounded by empty seats as they watched tennis star Serena Williams play on court one at Wimbledon.
A fellow spectator, Sally Jones, revealed that she and others seated nearby had been asked to put away their cameras.
On the other hand, Richard Corrigan, a celebrated royal chef who has prepared food for many members of the royal family, says he wouldn't roll out the red carpet for Meghan.
Mr. Corrigan has cooked for the Queen as well as other royals, many free of charge.
But the owner of Mayfair restaurants Bentleys and Corrigan's told Richard Eden, Daily Mail's diary editor, that some will have to pay.
The chef said, “I cooked for the Queen free of charge, of course.
And I'll cook for anyone, but let me just say, some people will have to pay.”
However, he said he wouldn't deny Markle entrance to his restaurants.
He said, “I'd let her in the restaurant, for sure, but the Queen had the red carpet rolled out.
Would Meghan?
I don't think so.”
Sharing a screenshot of his conversation with the Irish chef, Mr. Eden tweeted, hashtag royal chef Richard Corrigan says he wouldn't roll out the red carpet for the Duchess of Sussex hashtag Meghan.
However, Richard Corrigan has received online backlash from the fans of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
It seems that Meghan and Harry's treatment in restaurants is not a new phenomenon.
While they insist on leading a private life, their high-profile status means that they are often treated differently from other patrons.
The couple's insistence on privacy has led to some speculation about their behavior in public places.
However, it is important to note that there is no evidence to suggest that the couple has demanded special treatment.
The issue of special treatment for celebrities is not unique to Meghan and Harry.
Many high-profile individuals receive preferential treatment in restaurants and other public places.
However, the scrutiny that comes with being a member of the royal family means that any perceived special treatment is likely to attract attention.