Duke and Duchess talk about 'the importance of family' on Bradford visit

Operations director Ishfaq Farooq guided the royal couple round the restaurant's kitchen and milkshake station before helping them make mango and kulfi milkshakes.

Mr Farooq expressed his pride of blending his family's Asian heritage with British food as William asked about the origin of ingredients used.

The restaurant that takes its inspiration from Lahore, known as the food capital of Pakistan.

The royal couple got a chance to taste the restaurant's dishes in a private banquet upstairs when Kate met Mr Farooq's one-year-old daughter.

As Kate held his little girl in her arms, they discussed how parents should always 'give time to their kids'.

William and Kate revealed they always try to eat a family meal together at night despite their busy schedule.

Mr Farooq explained: "We talked about families and giving time to your kids.

"Every household has personal stuff going on but with celebrities it's just showcased.

"They don't like protocol. They apologised for blocking the road and for closing the restaurant. It's really humbling."

They also discussed one of William's causes on mental health awareness in business.

The businessman expressed how he would love to run a campaign with boxer Amir Khan, a close friend of the family, as part of the Amir Khan Foundation, which aims to help disadvantaged children around the world.

Mr Farooq hinted there could be a royal collaboration in the future.

While Khan, who talked about mental health in sport, said: "I am very happy that he would like to do something with me because the Amir Khan Foundation is focusing a lot on mental health."

Mr Farooq said the business has an obligatory mental health awareness course to help people spot the signs.

He told reporters that 56 per cent of the hospitality industry are struggling with mental health.

"It's something nobody can see," he explained.

And while it was a memorable day for MyLahore, it was even more special for Bradford.

Mr Farooq said it was an opportunity to shine a light on the businesses and people in the district.

He added: "There's so much hidden talent here but it's never been mainstream but with this we've showcased what's happening here."

As MyLahore gets ready to open its sixth branch in London, William warned the owners to "Watch out if you see me there".

The couple left soon after but not without a handwritten note of the address safely in Prince William's pocket.