Meghan, at 42, wore a striking £268 Harbor shirt in red and white pinstripes, a piece from the California-inspired brand Doan. She paired it with the same white skinny jeans from Frame that she had sported earlier in the day while attending the sitting volleyball match between Nigeria and Ukraine.
On her feet, she chose to wear previously seen beige suede flat pumps from Mandola Blanik, adorned with exquisite bow detailing. The venue for this casual gathering was the "I'm Golden Castle," a part of the Schumacher Brewery.
While interacting with the restaurant staff, we came across some interesting insights. Frank, a 27-year-old waiter, initially didn't recognize much about the royal family. He primarily identified the tall, red-haired gentleman as Prince Harry but amusingly failed to realize that the person right beside him was Meghan Markle, the renowned former actress. He assumed she was an assistant to the group.
The atmosphere was relaxed, and they enjoyed our Schumacher beer, which incidentally was also being served at the Invictus Games. During their meal, the couple sat alongside each other. The restaurant's owner, Thea Ungermann, expressed her excitement, saying, "I had goosebumps when they walked into the restaurant.
I had watched Harry's speech on the stage of the Invictus Games and couldn't believe he was in my restaurant. Prince Harry was so lovely and gave me a hug. Initially, I couldn't tell that the person walking next to him was the Duchess of Sussex; she dresses very simply."
Towards the end of their dinner, Prince Harry was presented with a birthday cake by the restaurant's staff. Located in the old town of Dusseldorf, the restaurant's setting added to the overall experience. Harry and his group occupied two tables and were served a variety of dishes, including wiener schnitzel, pork knuckles, sausage, and plates of roast and mashed potato.
However, it seemed Meghan focused primarily on the salad and didn't consume much of the protein dishes ordered, eventually leaving some food unfinished.
Notably, it was Prince Harry who covered the bill and left a substantial tip for the staff. In terms of tipping in Germany, the price for a small beer in an upscale establishment like this might be around four Euros, while a more budget-friendly bar could charge 2.50 to three Euros. Generally, a normal citizen would tip something in the range of 26 to 27 Euros, while a more frugal tip might be 25 Euros.
A very generous individual might round up to 30 Euros, which is already considered quite substantial. Anything above 30 Euros would be considered an unusually generous tip.
