Meghan Markle Recalls Pregnancy Cravings as She and Prince Harry Dine at Indian Restaurant in Vancouver

Mar. 15, 2025

Meghan Markle.Photo:Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare revisiting a familiar food spot in Canada!

Owner and head chef Vikram Vij toldHello!that during their visit, Meghan, 43, shared her pregnancy cravings withPrince ArchieandPrincess Lilibet, telling the outlet, “Meghan said that during her pregnancy, she had eaten only Indian food and I told her it was the best thing for her!"

In a photo, Meghan and Prince Harry, 40, posed with Vij and restaurant staff in the restaurant’s kitchen.

“They are amazing, extremely beautiful, and very friendly,” Vij said.

Meghan and Prince Harry dined at Vij’s restaurant with Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana in Vancouver on Feb. 8.Vikram Vij/Instagram

Vikram Vij/Instagram

Meghan and Harry previously dined at the same restaurant with pals Bublé, 49, and Lopilato, 37, in February 2024. Chef Vij told PEOPLE at the time that the pair were “extremely friendly” during the “fun" double date.

The restauranteur recalled Meghan saying that she “love[d] spice food” — and she even asked for extra chili for her food during the group’s meal.

“They came and spoke to the kitchen staff, they were very respectful to let me choose the meal as the chef,” Vij said. “I said I was going to put something together for them.” Vij said he served the group “three or four appetizers” and a host of main dishes “obviously with some Indian spices.”

“They were extremely affectionate towards each other,” he continued.” …You could see the positivity in their relationship, the love, the affection that they have. The fun that they were having.”

Prince Harry, Meghan, Luisana and Bublé.Vancouver Canucks/Instagram; Brenton Ho/Billboard/Penske Media via Getty

Vancouver Canucks/Instagram; Brenton Ho/Billboard/Penske Media via Getty

The chef also shared that Meghan and Harry, 40, went to thank the staff as the group were leaving and toured the kitchen. “It was just a beautiful, magical evening for all of us. I cannot thank them enough for coming,” he added.

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The pair were later spotted making a surprise appearance at an NFL hockey game as they watched the Vancouver Canucks play the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena. Prince Harry made the ceremonial puck drop at the game after previously doing soin November 2023.

source: people.com