William and Kate Spend Anniversary at Country Pub

William and Kate tucked into egg and bacon breakfast on anniversary morning

What could be more down-to-earth and traditional than this?

William and Kate spent the eve of their wedding anniversary at an English country pub.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) — William and Kate a year ago. This time, it was a bit more low-key (Paul Gilham / Getty Images )

The couple stayed the night at The Crown in Westleton, near Southwold, Suffolk, and tucked into a traditional breakfast of bacon and eggs on the morning of their anniversary.

William and Kate booked into the historic hotel as part of a group spending the night there after attending the wedding of Hannah Gillingham, one of Catherine’s best friends from school, who married Robert Carter at Wingfield, near Eye, Suffolk.

William and Kate slept in the £165-a-night “Swan room” of the 12th century coaching inn. Staff said the couple were polite, friendly and clearly enjoyed the company of the wedding party, telling hotel workers they had thoroughly enjoyed their stay.

General manager Gareth Clarke told the Daily Telegraph: “We were made aware that some special guests were arriving but we didn’t know just how special.

“William and Kate pitched up at about 1am and enjoyed a drink at the bar before retiring to the Swan room for the night...They’re the first royalty we’ve had staying with us. It’s not every day you welcome the second in line to the throne.”