Britain’s Prince William and his new wife Catherine are set to visit Southern California next month, bringing speculation on where the royal couple will go, reports The Australian newspaper.
The couple announced last week they planned to visit “Los Angeles and surrounding areas” after a seven-city tour of Canada. Visits with soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria in Beverly Hills seem likely, as does with Elton John, who owns a home in the region.
Then again, they might prefer to hang out in Santa Monica, home to a huge British population who have long flocked to the sea-front community and its lively pier, end of the world-famous Route 66.
“We are very excited to have the royals coming to California, and would very much welcome a visit from them,” said Lisa Powers, manager of Ye Olde King’s Head pub, steps from the pier and beach.
“A lot of our customers are anticipating that they will show up for a pint of British beer and some fish and chips – we would of course welcome them with open arms.”
The last time British royals visited California was in 1983, by Queen Elizabeth II.
Well, Sir Paul liked Route 66.