Overview
- William met associates at The Walnut Tree Inn in Mere, a pub located on Duchy of Cornwall land, during a visit linked to estate business.
- He dined with five Duchy colleagues at one table while three security officers sat separately, with the group requesting a secluded area.
- The reservation for nine was made about a week in advance without revealing the guest of honor, according to the pub’s owner.
- William ordered the pub’s homemade burger with fries and a lemonade, while others chose dishes including pie and sea bass.
- After security initially declined photo requests, he posed with server Lisa James and two regulars; the pub later shared the image on Facebook, and staff said the visit lasted roughly 90 minutes to two hours.