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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tourist taken aback by cost of hidden cafe at Buckingham Palace
Callum Ryan, 24, paid £35 for a general admission ticket to walk around the Buckingham Palace gardens on July 22, 2025, and was surprised to find a cafe at the Palace A tourist was left gobsmacked after discovering a "secret" café at Buckingham Palace and being charged an "extreme" £11 for a slice of cake and a bottle of water. Callum Ryan, 24, had shelled out £35 for a general admission ticket to explore the Palace gardens on July 22, 2025. To his surprise, he stumbled upon a café nestled behind the Royal residence, open for a limited 10-week period during the summer months until the end of September. Despite being taken aback by the price list, which included an afternoon tea box for two priced at £50, Callum decided to treat himself to a slice of carrot cake and a bottle of water. The content creator from Wandsworth, London, found the Palace's pricing "reasonable" given the regal surroundings and expressed his desire to return with his girlfriend. Have you been shocked by the price of something on holiday? Email webtravel@ He shared: "It wasn't rammed in the café, and wasn't as busy as I thought it would be, which was nice, and the atmosphere wasn't too bad either. I would pay money for this again, and I would love to take my family and girlfriend here because I think this is a really good experience." After spotting an advertisement online, Callum booked his visit to the Buckingham Palace gardens on July 22, 2025. Upon paying £35 for a general admission ticket, he discovered the café situated on Buckingham Palace's West Terrace, just beyond the exit from the State Rooms. Callum added: "You see a lot of Buckingham Palace behind the scenes, and you get to see things that you never see before. There were things that have been there since the palace first opened, and I even got to see the spot where all the Kings and Queens take their royal pictures. "It was actually a really cool experience, and there is a strict no pictures protocol, which I thought was good." Callum nipped in for a bite to eat and reckons the priciest thing on the menu was an afternoon tea box - costing £50 but feeding two people. Though he reckons coffee is fairly priced, with a hot chocolate and a cappuccino setting you back around £3 to £4 each. Callum opted to keep things simple and grabbed a carrot cake and a bottle of water, which set him back £11. He said: "It was banging. The cake was really good, and as the bottle of water was reusable, it was nice to take it home. The atmosphere in the café was nice and everyone in there was loving it." List of items on the menu: Afternoon Tea Box - £50 Americano - £3.80 Tea - £3.60Flat white - £4.50 Americano - £4.80 Hot Chocolate - £4.60 Cappuccino - £4.40 Reusable water bottles - £4.50 Strawberry and cream - £5.50
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'There's a secret cafe at Buckingham Palace but the prices are extreme'
Callum paid £35 to get into the gardens at Buckingham Palace and was surprised to find there's a cafe A tourist visited a "secret" Buckingham Palace café - and was "taken back" at the price of a bottle of water and cake. Callum Ryan, 24, paid £35 for a general admission ticket to walk around the Palace gardens on July 22, 2025. While he was there, he was surprised to see there was a café. The café - situated behind Buckingham Palace - is open for 10 weeks throughout the summer until the end of September. Callum headed in but was "taken back" at the price list. He says an afternoon tea box for two was priced at £50, so he opted for a slice of carrot cake and a bottle of water - for an "extreme" £11. Callum thought the Palace's price was "reasonable" - considering the royal setting - and wants to return with his girlfriend. Callum, a content creator, from Wandsworth, London, said: "It wasn't rammed in the café, and wasn't as busy as I thought it would be, which was nice, and the atmosphere wasn't too bad either. "I would pay money for this again, and I would love to take my family and girlfriend here because I think this is a really good experience." After seeing it advertised online, Callum booked a visit to the Buckingham Palace gardens on July 22, 2025. He paid £35 for a general admission ticket, and while he was there noticed they had a café on Buckingham Palace's West Terrace, just beyond the exit from the State Rooms. Callum said: "You see a lot of Buckingham Palace behind the scenes, and you get to see things that you never see before. There were things that have been there since the palace first opened, and I even got to see the spot where all the Kings and Queens take their royal pictures. "It was actually a really cool experience, and there is a strict no pictures protocol, which I thought was good." Callum popped in for something to eat and says the most expensive item on the menu was an afternoon tea box - which costs £50 but serves two people. However, he says coffee is reasonably priced, with a hot chocolate and a cappuccino costing around £3 to £4 each. Callum decided to play it safe and bought a carrot cake and a bottle of water, which he says cost him £11. Callum said: "It was banging. The cake was really good, and as the bottle of water was reusable, it was nice to take it home. "The atmosphere in the café was nice and everyone in there was loving it." List of items on the menu: Afternoon Tea Box - £50 Americano - £3.80 Tea - £3.60 Flat white - £4.50 Americano - £4.80 Hot Chocolate - £4.60 Cappuccino - £4.40 Reusable water bottles - £4.50 Strawberry and cream - £5.50
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Future is bright' and 'big improvement on Nunez'
We asked how excited you are about the arrival of Hugo Ekitike and what you expect from him in his first season at are some of your comments:Callum: I expect some flair, goal contributions and someone who gels into our system flawlessly. I also want him to build strong bonds with the players on and off the pitch, like every other Liverpool Raw talent who will no doubt be polished by our management. He will gain plenty of advice and experience from our established players. I've seen plenty of him on Bundesliga highlights but not for a full 90 minutes. I'm sure he will be good addition to our squad and he was nearly half the asking price for Alexander Isak. The goals will definitely flow once he is up to speed with his team-mates. I'm looking forward to seeing him in All our major signings have been under the age of 25. They have already proved themselves on the big stage. Ekitike is another one of those signings who is very quick, plays killer passes and can score. He, like our other signings, can read the game well. And still they are not even 25. The future for Liverpool is We expect him to work hard and progress himself this season. He is a young lad who will need to adjust to the league and develop physically, so judgements can wait 12 months. This new squad will take time to bed in. Champions League qualification will be enough this season and a cup A reasonable expectation is that Ekitike is going to be a big improvement on Darwin We won't spend that amount of money without having big expectations this season. I expect 25-plus goals and assists. Also depends where we play him or Florian Good all-round hold-up play, mobility and an eye for goal - and with all these terrific players around him he'll become even better. Very good a Liverpool fan? Find your Premier League club here
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Canberra Times
The shock advice Ozzy Osbourne gave to Canberra's heavy metal kid Callum McPhie
At the time, Callum was just "super happy" to meet his idol and watch him before with Black Sabbath, the tour called The End because the band members presciently knew it would be their final shows in Australia.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
British actor 'tipped to become next James Bond' after bosses narrow shortlist
A new name has entered the fray in the search for the next James Bond, with actor Callum Turner 'tipped' to take the role. The 35-year-old model-turned-actor – and fiancée of pop icon Dua Lipa – starred in the Apple TV+ drama Masters of the Air as Major 'Bucky' Egan. He also appeared in the Harry Potter spin-off films as Theseus Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and The Secrets of Dumbledore. Last month, it was confirmed that the Bond franchise had found its next director in Dune helmsman Denis Villeneuve. This led to speculation that his Lisan al Gaib Timothée Chalamet might take on the role – but the iconic spy's shoes remain unfilled for now. With Bond's Amazon bosses reportedly circling just a handful of names, British actor Callum may yet fit the bill. According to a report from Heart Bingo, it's believed that Callum would be Amazon bosses' best pick for the role. Sarah Caskie, Head of Brand for online website told The Daily Mail: 'With the rumour mill surrounding the next continuing to turn following the announcement Amazon will be taking the reins with the franchise, we've turned to public opinion to find the best fit for the 007 role. 'The masses have spoken on X and we've collated the data to find that Callum Turner is the people's choice to replace Daniel Craig, with 63% of posts concerning his potential role in the next film being positive, while 0% were negative.' As of April, Callum's odds for the role were at 20/1. Outside of his acting work, Callum may best be known as Dua Lipa's husband-to-be. The Levitating singer confirmed that she and boyfriend Callum had gotten engaged, months after flashing a chunky engagement ring on social media. 'Yeah, we're engaged,' she told British Vogue. 'It's very exciting. This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever – it's a really special feeling.' Should Callum take on the license to kill – or even if he misses out – bosses could do far worse than hit up Dua Lipa for the next theme tune. Callum joins a list of names which include current frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson, James Norton and Theo James. Last month, producers were said to be facing a choice between three big names. This list consisted of Babygirl's Harris Dickinson, Saltburn star Jacob Elordi and Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland. However, with the position still vacant, BBC actor Scott Rose-Marsh has also emerged as a potential candidate. The 37-year-old thespian, who appeared in movies Wolves of War and Code of Silence, is currently eighth-favourite for the part, according to Oddschecker. This makes him something of an underdog in the fight, especially when compared to bigger names like Henry Cavill and Tom Hardy. The search for the next Bond follows the news that Dune director Denis will helm the franchise's next instalment. More Trending 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007,' he said in a statement released soon after the news broke. 'I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. He described the opportunity 'a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Irish 00s heartthrob new favourite to play James Bond villain in big screen revival MORE: Emmy-nominated action film starring new James Bond favourite available to stream on Netflix MORE: Major American actress 'top name for next Bond Girl' after stratospheric rise
