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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Entertainment
Maddy Mussen

Spicy margs, £700 tips and 24-hour techno: the curious case of Kate’s attendance at Houghton Festival

Of all the festivals, in all the towns, in all the world, the Princess of Wales walked into Houghton Festival this weekend.

Accompanied by a string of security guards and a group of friends, Kate sipped on spicy margaritas, left a hefty tip for festival staff, and enjoyed the soundscape of 24-hour techno that surrounded her.

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