{"id":1462,"date":"2012-12-16T18:09:12","date_gmt":"2012-12-17T01:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltattler.com\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2012-12-16T18:10:26","modified_gmt":"2012-12-17T01:10:26","slug":"spot-the-future-king-and-queen-and-have-a-spot-of-tea-at-londons-stafford-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/traveltattler\/library\/1462\/spot-the-future-king-and-queen-and-have-a-spot-of-tea-at-londons-stafford-hotel","title":{"rendered":"SPOT THE FUTURE KING AND QUEEN HAVING A SPOT OF TEA AT LONDON’S STAFFORD HOTEL"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Main, grand entrance of the Kempinski Stafford Hotel, neighbor to the Royals, in the St. James district of London.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A baby is good for business, according to tourism officials in Britain, where royal watchers and monarchy mavens have flocked to landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London recently for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth\u2019s Diamond Jubilee and the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe buzz is so positive. Everyone is happy. The attention given to Kate and the baby is huge,\u201d says Frank Laino, concierge at Kempinski\u2019s Stafford Hotel in London about the official news that the princess will deliver a child who will be third in line to the throne. \u201cWilliam and Kate have made a great connection with normal people. Everyone can identify with them, which is so good for the monarchy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So touchable are the Prince and Princess they can often be seen there having a drink at The Stafford when they\u2019re staying at St. James Palace, their nearby residence. \u201cWe have the Royals as neighbors because we\u2019re in the most historic part of London, where all the Royal events take place. Trooping the Colour, Beating Retreat, and the Changing of the Guard are right on our doorstep. We\u2019re two minutes walk from both St. James andBuckingham Palace,\u201d says Laino. \u201cWe have a long affiliation with the Royal Family. It\u2019s entirely possible when you stay with us at The Stafford you will see them. Not long ago Prince William was in the bar with his friend (soccer superstar) David Beckham having a quiet drink.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laino says \u201cThe Stafford Way\u201d is to leave the Royals alone and not bother them, but that William and Kate are nevertheless very friendly.
\n\u201cThere was a difficult period for the Royals, so it was vital to have that connection between the Monarchy and the people reestablished. And now it has been.\u201d
\nLaino suggests that first time visitors to London see the iconic sites. \u201cWestminster Abbey, where William and Kate were married, is such an historic place and it encapsulates everything about London. Do a Beefeater Tour at the Tower of London, too, and see the crown jewels.\u201d
\nAnd a trip to the famed Harrod\u2019s department store?
\n\u201cIt can be arranged. We could certainly use a boost to the economy!\u201d
\nEconomically affordable, Laino insists, `is that Kempinski\u2019s Stafford Hotel is.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re a luxury hotel but we\u2019re very accessible. Lots of people in the industry know The Stafford as a \u2018hoteliers hotel\u2019 and love us.\u201d
\nOf course a traditional day in \u201cBlighty\u201d must include tea time, which The Stafford offers in late afternoon. \u201cEverything stops for tea. We have a wonderful \u2018High Tea\u2019 with homemade scones, pastries and cakes,\u201d says Laino. Did someone say \u201ccrumpets?\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

For information, visit www.Kempinski.com\/London<\/a><\/p>\n

Michigan-based travel writer Michael Patrick Shiels may be contacted at\u00a0<\/span>InviteYourself@aol.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or via\u00a0www.TravelTattler.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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