JD Vance's awkward moment after pub owned by Meghan Markle florist refuses to serve him
A pub in the Cotswolds was almost faced with chaos after dinner reservations were made for Vice President JD Vance, according to reports. It's claimed the US vice president was expected to attend a gastro-pub in the area, but had to swiftly change plans.
Vance has been on a family holiday with his wife, Usha Chilukuri, 39, and their three children. His visit to the UK had sparked controversy after locals hit out at him for making their life "hell" due to the multiple car police convoys and buzzing helicopters.
And now, it's been reported that one group of staff took matters into their own hands. It's thought Vance had reservations at the Bull Pub, which entertained former US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris last week. It comes after Vogue Williams quits drinking after blacking out drunk at lavish showbiz wedding.
But workers were reportedly unimpressed with a planned visit from the Vance clan and threatened to walk out if his reservation was honoured.
Speaking to The Daily Mail, Richard Fairhurst, who runs the local Charlbury community blog, said: "It's very widely believed locally [that staff refused to serve Vance] but The Bull are keeping schtum.'
The showbiz blog Popbitch also wrote: "The mutinous staff all said they wouldn't come to work if they had to serve Vance and his wife. Facing staff grumbles and a barrage of negative press attention, The Bull refused his patronage."
But Vance's camp played down the alleged incident, with a source saying: "The Bull was included as a potential option for lunch, but the family ultimately decided not to go. There was never any indication from the Bull that he or his family were not welcome."
The Bull is owned by florist, Willow Crossley. Her floral designs were featured at the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Vance's UK visit comes as his friendship with The Apprentice star Tom Skinner is also in the public eye of late. The reality TV star's upcoming Strictly Come Dancing appearance has fans of the BBC show outraged.
While some of Tom's followers enjoyed his no-nonsense posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, his controversial opinions have also landed him in hot water at times.
He recently confirmed he had enjoyed a BBQ with the US Vice President after he had shown support for convicted felon Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Vance and Skinner had previously interacted on social media before meeting "in the beautiful English countryside" where the VP is holidaying.
After hanging out, Tom wrote on X: "Unreal night with JD and his friends and family. He was a proper gent. Lots of laughs and some fantastic food. A brilliant night, one to tell the grandkids about."
He also posted a picture of himself posing with Vance after a "couple of beers". He said: "Here is a pic of Me and Vice President @JDVance towards the end of the night after a few beers.
"I'm overdressed in my suit, but when the VP invites you to a BBQ, you don't risk turning up in shorts and flip-flops. Cracking night in the beautiful English countryside with JD, his friends and family. Once in a lifetime. Bosh."
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