Prince and Princess of Wales spotted looking 'adorable in their beanie hats' during private getaway

Fintan Starkey

By Fintan Starkey


Published: 08/02/2026

- 13:11

The Waleses are known for their love of ski resorts

The Prince and Princess of Wales have snuck away to enjoy a holiday in the French Alpine ski resort.

The future King and Queen were seen last month as they attended a restaurant in the mountains, where a toastie will set visitors back £74.


Diners at the restaurant spotted William and Catherine in their ski gear as they enjoyed a meal.

“They had a very nice time and were very polite,” a staff member told the Daily Mail.

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The Walses were spotted at a ski resort in the French Alps last month, they are seen here braving the cold in 2018 (stock pic)

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A diner at the restaurant was shocked to have come across the royals, saying: “I couldn't believe I was having lunch in the same restaurant as Catherine and William.

“They looked adorable in their beanie hats.”

It is not known whether the couple were joined by their three children, Prince George, 12, Prince Louis, seven, and Princess Charlotte, 10, on the trip to the French slopes.

The Prince and Princess of Wales first took a trip to the French mountains in 2016 and the couple are known for enjoying private holidays at ski resorts across the world.

In January 2025, the Waleses enjoyed a trip with the Middleton family on the ski slopes.

The trip marked the first time that Catherine had left the UK following her cancer announcement in March 2024.

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The royal couple are known for their love of skiing (stock pic)

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A staff member said at the time: "It was lovely to see Catherine relaxing and enjoying herself. They looked like a normal English family, and a lot of people didn't recognise them.

"It was not the first time we had seen them. They have been coming here for years. I think they love the area. We often see Catherine's sister, Pippa, as well."

George, Charlotte, and Louis reportedly arrived at the restaurant on skis, suggesting they are competent on the slopes.

James Middleton, 37, also spent time with his older sister while on her winter getaway, including at the restaurant.

An onlooker said: "James was there with his wife and then Catherine arrived with Charlotte and Louis. It seemed like a bit of a Middleton family knees-up. Everyone seemed to be really happy."

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The couple first took a trip the French Alps in 2016, but the love of skiing for both started well before, with Cathering being pictured in 2005 on the slopes (stock pic)

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They added: "There were no airs and graces and actually they seemed like any normal family enjoying a ski break. There were lots of laughs and the children were very polite.

“The only reason you would have known that they were people of importance was because when Catherine arrived so did a group of security guards. Catherine looked like she was having a lovely time."