Princess Kate’s “Delicious” Special Treat for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis

“Oh gosh, that does look good,” she said.

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Princess Kate tries to be at every school pick-up, but on the rare occasions that she can’t make it back to Lambrook School in time, there’s only one way to assuage the Mom Guilt: bring back some special treats for Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. That’s exactly what Princess Kate planned to do, as she picked up a box of traditional Indian sweets on a visit to Leicester.

The Princess of Wales spent the day in Leicester, where she highlighted the vibrant British-Indian community and culture following the Festival of Holi. In a white ensemble—the traditional color of dress during Holi—Princess Kate walked down the “Golden Mile, Leicester’s famous Belgrave Road, which is known for its vibrant array of Indian-owned shops and businesses. Jewelry, saris, and fashion boutiques operate successfully alongside chai shops and authentic restaurants, showcasing Leicester’s hub of South Asian culture and community.

3DY1C80 The Princess of Wales visits Leicester to celebrate the culture, community and heritage of the British Indian community in the city. Picture date: Thursday March 5, 2026.

Princess Kate looks at the selection of Indian sweets.

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 5: Catherine, Princess of Wales visits the The Aakash Odedra Company and the city's famous "Golden Mile", with its sari, food and jewellery shops on March 5, 2026 in Leicester, England. The Princess of Wales visited Leicester to celebrate culture and community, the day after the Hindu Festival of Holi. (Photo by James Glossop-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Princess Kate visited Bobby's restaurant.

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The Princess of Wales popped into Bobby’s, an Indian restaurant that combines “the rich heritage of Indian cuisine with modern culinary twists.” Princess Kate was offered a chai, which she accepted with no sugar but a little milk, and some savory dishes like chickpeas. Before she left the modern Indian restaurant, she viewed the diverse deli counter where she eyed up the “delicious” traditional Indian sweets.

Princess Kate chose a selection of Indian sweets to take home to her family from Bobby’s “mithai” counter. “Oh that looks delicious, doesn’t it?” she remarked on a sweet made from figs. “Oh gosh, that does look good,” she said about a cashew and saffron delicacy, as she viewed the many selections. The Princess of Wales asked for “a chocolate one,” most likely for her chocolate-loving husband, Prince William, alongside her other selections.

As they boxed her selections, the cashier asked “no allergies, I suppose we should have asked earlier?” as so many of the sweets contain nuts. Princess Kate quickly confirmed there were no allergies at home.

Christine Ross
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Christine Ross is a freelancer writer, royal expert, broadcaster and podcaster. She's worked with news outlets including the BBC, Glamour, Talk TV, ET, PBS, CNN and 20/20 to cover the foremost royal events of the last decade, from Prince George’s birth to the coronation of King Charles III.

She previously served as co-host of Royally Us, a weekly royal podcast by Us Weekly. As a freelance writer and royal commentator she provides expert commentary, historical context and fashion analysis about royal families worldwide, with an emphasis on the British Royal Family.