Prince George says he wants to become a chef before becoming King – as he will not be expected to serve in the Armed Forces
Prince George is not expected to serve in the armed forces before becoming king, breaking centuries of tradition, The Mail on Sunday reported last year.
However, you may find him at your local pizzeria, if the young royal has his way.
For a Norfolk landowner tells me that the son of the Prince and Princess of Wales was so excited to visit the restaurant of his 17th-century country house that he declared he saw his future working in the kitchen.
Desmond MacCarthy, owner of Wiveton Hall Cafe, near Blakeney, says that when George was shown the wood-fired pizza oven, the 11-year-old exclaimed: ‘That’s what I want to do when I grow up!’
MacCarthy, who featured in the 2016 BBC Two-fly-on-the-wall documentary series Normal For Norfolk, about his struggle to keep his estate, says of George: ‘He was a lovely boy – they’re starting to become less attractive become upwards as they grow.’
Prince George eats pizza while watching the England cricket team play with his father, HRH Prince William
Prince George is not expected to serve in the armed forces before becoming king, breaking centuries of tradition, The Mail on Sunday reported last year
George visited the restaurant with his mother, Catherine, and others. “They came here with their friends because Sandringham isn’t that far away,” says MacCarthy, referring to King Charles’ rural retreat, where Prince William and Catherine have a holiday home, Anmer Hall.
Unfortunately, George cannot work at Wiveton Hall Cafe as it will close next month after 17 years.
Once compared to restaurants run by world-class chefs such as Heston Blumenthal, Delia Smith said the cafe served ‘the best food in Britain’.
Desmond MacCarthy on the set of Normal for Norfolk with his dog Roly, standing outside Wiveton Hall
“It’s sad when things change, but I believe over time something else will happen,” MacCarthy said.
‘Costs have risen, electricity is very high, and it has become more difficult to recruit staff.
‘Despite the very busy summer, it is difficult to run a business 12 months of the year when it is seasonal and only profitable for a few months.’