Scots DJ Edith Bowman’s ‘pinch me’ moment as Wills and Kate tell of Anstruther ‘chippy’ memories
The Prince and Princess of Wales told presenter Edith Bowman that they still remember Anstruther Fish Bar fondly, more than 20 years after visiting the Fife takeaway while studying in St Andrews. Bowman described speaking with the couple at a London film premiere as a “pinch me” moment, and their remarks have brought fresh attention to the shop.
During a 2021 visit to Anstruther, William and Kate ordered haddock and chips, ate by the harbour and returned for ice cream before flying back to Edinburgh. The shop’s current owner, Walker Murray, said the royal couple’s kind words gave staff a boost and helped the business; other celebrity customers have included Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall and Tom Hanks.
- The Waleses fondly recalled Anstruther Fish Bar.
- They visited the Fife takeaway in 2021.
- The comments have boosted the shop and its staff.
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Anstruther Fish Bar is a fish and chip shop in the Fife coastal town of Anstruther, known for serving visitors as well as local residents. Fife is a region on Scotland’s east coast, and the town is near St Andrews, where Prince William and Kate studied at university.
William and Kate, now the Prince and Princess of Wales, visited the shop while they were students and returned in 2021. Their connection gives the business a link to a well-known part of modern royal history, while celebrity visits can draw attention to independent shops and the places they are in.