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Where Wills and Kate Should Shop on Their Royal Tour of NYC

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People magazine sent our British-loving hearts aflutter with the news that Prince William (and possibly his pregnant wife, Kate Middleton) could be making a royal visit to our fair city later this fall. And while their schedule will undoubtedly be filled with official meetings, fancy dinners, and photo ops, hopefully the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge can sneak away for a bit of shopping.

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Ahead, we've mapped out 13 spots that the royal couple can check out should they make their first official visit to the East Coast, including respective his-and-hers hair salons, a café stocked with favorites from across the pond, and a pitstop for Prince George. At the very least, if this news turns out to be false, you've literally got an itinerary fit for a princess Duchess at your fingertips.

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Rosie Pope Maternity

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Whether or not she has more than one bun in the oven, Kate will need solid wardrobe choices to cover that growing bump. Might as well turn to the American outpost of fellow Brit Rosie Pope, who has made a name for herself catering to the pregnant who's-who, not to mention the local Upper East Side moms who flock here. [Photo]
1265 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10128
(212) 608-2036
(212) 608-2036

Albertine

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As conversational French speakers, Will & Kate could appease allies both Americans and les français with a visit to the just-opened bookstore and reading room by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Perhaps a family story time with Le Petit Prince or Histoire de Babar would be appropriate. [Photo]
972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
(212) 650-0070
(212) 650-0070

L.K. Bennett

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When Kate Middleton finds a look she’s into—bouncy blowouts, navy blazers, knee-length dresses—she really commits. Our favorite duchess has been wearing L.K. Bennett’s taupe ‘Sledge’ pumps for years, and now that the British brand has a Columbus Circle outpost, she can pick up a new pair if she scuffs hers on a subway grate. [Photo by Anna Fischer]
10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10023
(212) 309-7559
(212) 309-7559

Blo Blow Dry Bar

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Lest a strand be knocked out of place by a gentle autumnal breeze, the Duchess could stop by the Upper East Side outpost of the blow dry salon chain for a touch-up. Their menu’s Red Carpet option looks most up her alley, though she could take up the look of aspiring Brit Gwyneth. [Photo]
325 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
(646) 490-4448
(646) 490-4448

Holland & Holland

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If there’s one thing royal types love more than polo matches and fascinators it’s hunting pheasants. British lifestyle brand Holland & Holland just opened a retail space on East 40th Street, where shoppers can browse tweed shooting vests, bespoke rifles, and fancy trousers made specifically for “deer stalking.” [Photo]
10 East 40th Street New York, NY 10016
(212) 752-7755
(212) 752-7755

MK Karaoke Lounge

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The Prince recently told a British radio station that he's been listening to a lot of Linkin Park recently (way to keep up with the times, Wills). His Royal Highness could rock out to his favorite songs at this Koreatown spot, whose website promises a full bar stocked with "liquid encouragement." [Photo]
11 West 32nd Street New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-3436
(212) 564-3436

Fishs Eddy

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Tacky "I Heart NY" shirts and snow globes with the Empire State Building? So not royal. Instead, the family should pick up Port Authority-un-approved dishware featuring the New York City skyline from a Flatiron favorite (though we're not sure how the royals will do with disobeying authority of any type). [Photo by Brian Harkin]
889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(212) 420-9020
(212) 420-9020

Tea & Sympathy

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Not only can the royal family stock up on all the only-in-England pantry items they forgot to pack on the plane, but at this quaint West Village café, they can also settle in for a taste of home—be it bangers n’ mash, shepherd’s pie, or treacle pudding. [Photo]
108 Greenwich Avenue New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-8329
(212) 807-8329

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CityRow

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Kate Middleton isn’t the wallowing type. After a 2007 split from Prince William, she took up rowing—which resulted in a flurry of paparazzi photos showing Kate standing on various boats in the Thames, blowout whipping in the wind. City Row’s indoor classes might not be as scenic, but their rowing machines provide the same workout, plus a bit of planking and some squats to mix things up. [Photo]
80 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-4790
(212) 242-4790

The Sock Man

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Kate might want to bring some extra security before entering this quirky East Village staple that’s been on the block for about as long as she’s been alive—the St. Marks Place crowds can be a bit much. But God forbid she find a run in her stocking, there’s no better place in the city to shop for every possible kind of tights or pantyhose, some of which just might be fit for a princess.[Photo]
27 St Marks Place New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-0300
(212) 529-0300

Valley NYC

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To keep up with What The Youths Are Doing, Kate Middleton should book a manicure—nay, a nail art appointment—at Valley, which also happens to be a favorite of fellow Brit and noted young person Charli XCX. No doubt the Duchess will opt for one of the salon’s more minimal styles—here, nails can quickly venture into glitter-and-emoji-art territory. [Photo by Driely S. for Racked]
198 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-8985
(212) 274-8985

Fellow Barber

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What precious little hair Prince William has left will be sufficiently doted on at the Williamsburg outpost of Fellow Barber, the choice salon for bearded Brooklynites and the man-cessory obsessed. Also, nowhere else in the entire borough will the royal family get a taste of capital-B ‘Brooklyn’ than here. [Photo]
101 North 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 522-4959
(718) 522-4959

Norman & Jules

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Toy connoisseur Prince George of Cambridge would likely find this Park Slope children’s shop up to his royal standards: The family-run business specializes in handmade and sustainable knickknacks by hard-to-find local and international artists. But aside from the ample amount of cutesy vegetable-shaped rattles and impeccably crafted wooden train sets, there’s a backyard play space for baby socializing. [Photo]
158 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
(347) 987-3323
(347) 987-3323

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Rosie Pope Maternity

1265 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10128
Whether or not she has more than one bun in the oven, Kate will need solid wardrobe choices to cover that growing bump. Might as well turn to the American outpost of fellow Brit Rosie Pope, who has made a name for herself catering to the pregnant who's-who, not to mention the local Upper East Side moms who flock here. [Photo]
1265 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10128
(212) 608-2036
(212) 608-2036

Albertine

972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
As conversational French speakers, Will & Kate could appease allies both Americans and les français with a visit to the just-opened bookstore and reading room by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Perhaps a family story time with Le Petit Prince or Histoire de Babar would be appropriate. [Photo]
972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
(212) 650-0070
(212) 650-0070

L.K. Bennett

10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10023
When Kate Middleton finds a look she’s into—bouncy blowouts, navy blazers, knee-length dresses—she really commits. Our favorite duchess has been wearing L.K. Bennett’s taupe ‘Sledge’ pumps for years, and now that the British brand has a Columbus Circle outpost, she can pick up a new pair if she scuffs hers on a subway grate. [Photo by Anna Fischer]
10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10023
(212) 309-7559
(212) 309-7559

Blo Blow Dry Bar

325 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
Lest a strand be knocked out of place by a gentle autumnal breeze, the Duchess could stop by the Upper East Side outpost of the blow dry salon chain for a touch-up. Their menu’s Red Carpet option looks most up her alley, though she could take up the look of aspiring Brit Gwyneth. [Photo]
325 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065
(646) 490-4448
(646) 490-4448

Holland & Holland

10 East 40th Street New York, NY 10016
If there’s one thing royal types love more than polo matches and fascinators it’s hunting pheasants. British lifestyle brand Holland & Holland just opened a retail space on East 40th Street, where shoppers can browse tweed shooting vests, bespoke rifles, and fancy trousers made specifically for “deer stalking.” [Photo]
10 East 40th Street New York, NY 10016
(212) 752-7755
(212) 752-7755

MK Karaoke Lounge

11 West 32nd Street New York, NY 10001
The Prince recently told a British radio station that he's been listening to a lot of Linkin Park recently (way to keep up with the times, Wills). His Royal Highness could rock out to his favorite songs at this Koreatown spot, whose website promises a full bar stocked with "liquid encouragement." [Photo]
11 West 32nd Street New York, NY 10001
(212) 564-3436
(212) 564-3436

Fishs Eddy

889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Tacky "I Heart NY" shirts and snow globes with the Empire State Building? So not royal. Instead, the family should pick up Port Authority-un-approved dishware featuring the New York City skyline from a Flatiron favorite (though we're not sure how the royals will do with disobeying authority of any type). [Photo by Brian Harkin]
889 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
(212) 420-9020
(212) 420-9020

Tea & Sympathy

108 Greenwich Avenue New York, NY 10011
Not only can the royal family stock up on all the only-in-England pantry items they forgot to pack on the plane, but at this quaint West Village café, they can also settle in for a taste of home—be it bangers n’ mash, shepherd’s pie, or treacle pudding. [Photo]
108 Greenwich Avenue New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-8329
(212) 807-8329

CityRow

80 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011
Kate Middleton isn’t the wallowing type. After a 2007 split from Prince William, she took up rowing—which resulted in a flurry of paparazzi photos showing Kate standing on various boats in the Thames, blowout whipping in the wind. City Row’s indoor classes might not be as scenic, but their rowing machines provide the same workout, plus a bit of planking and some squats to mix things up. [Photo]
80 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-4790
(212) 242-4790

The Sock Man

27 St Marks Place New York, NY 10003
Kate might want to bring some extra security before entering this quirky East Village staple that’s been on the block for about as long as she’s been alive—the St. Marks Place crowds can be a bit much. But God forbid she find a run in her stocking, there’s no better place in the city to shop for every possible kind of tights or pantyhose, some of which just might be fit for a princess.[Photo]
27 St Marks Place New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-0300
(212) 529-0300

Valley NYC

198 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10012
To keep up with What The Youths Are Doing, Kate Middleton should book a manicure—nay, a nail art appointment—at Valley, which also happens to be a favorite of fellow Brit and noted young person Charli XCX. No doubt the Duchess will opt for one of the salon’s more minimal styles—here, nails can quickly venture into glitter-and-emoji-art territory. [Photo by Driely S. for Racked]
198 Elizabeth Street New York, NY 10012
(212) 274-8985
(212) 274-8985

Fellow Barber

101 North 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249
What precious little hair Prince William has left will be sufficiently doted on at the Williamsburg outpost of Fellow Barber, the choice salon for bearded Brooklynites and the man-cessory obsessed. Also, nowhere else in the entire borough will the royal family get a taste of capital-B ‘Brooklyn’ than here. [Photo]
101 North 8th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 522-4959
(718) 522-4959

Norman & Jules

158 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
Toy connoisseur Prince George of Cambridge would likely find this Park Slope children’s shop up to his royal standards: The family-run business specializes in handmade and sustainable knickknacks by hard-to-find local and international artists. But aside from the ample amount of cutesy vegetable-shaped rattles and impeccably crafted wooden train sets, there’s a backyard play space for baby socializing. [Photo]
158 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
(347) 987-3323
(347) 987-3323