Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visit Indian Streatery, an authentic, family-run independent Indian restaurant based in the city centre, celebrating Birmingham's rich Asian culture, in Birmingham, Britain April 20, 2023 .  Arthur Edwards/Pool via REUTERS
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Prince William & Kate visit Indian restaurant in Birmingham

Britain's Prince William helped out at an Indian restaurant during a royal visit on Thursday by taking a phone reservation from an unsuspecting customer.

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William helped out an Indian restaurant during a royal visit on Thursday by taking a phone reservation from an unsuspecting customer.

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visit Indian Streatery, an authentic, family run independent Indian restaurant based in the city centre, celebrating Birmingham's rich Asian culture, in Birmingham, Britain April 20, 2023 .

The heir to the British throne and his wife Kate were visiting the family-run restaurant Indian Streatery during their trip to Birmingham in central England, when he took the call from someone seeking a booking for two people.

After checking with the owners as to the restaurant's location, he then had a discussion with the caller about when a table was free and whether they would have time to eat before catching their train.

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, takes part in a game of interactive darts in the 180 Club during a visit to The Rectory, Birmingham. Picture date: Thursday April 20, 2023.

"What name is it under?" the prince said as he concluded the conversation, without revealing his own name to the caller. "See you at quarter past two."

William's office later said on Twitter: "Hope we told this customer to come to the right place...!"

As well as taking the booking, the royals also helped out preparing dishes in the restaurant's kitchen before continuing their visit in the city with a game of darts at an underground bar.

(Reporting by Michael Holden, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)

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