UK’s oldest Indian restaurant takes crown estate to court over theatened eviction

The Guardian UK Monday 15 June 2026, 12:27 UTC By Helena Horton 1 min read

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Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure as King Charles’s property developer refuses to renew its leaseThe UK’s oldest Indian restaurant will be taking the crown estate to court this month as it faces eviction. Veeraswamy has been serving up curries on Regent Street in London for a century, but now faces closure as the property portfolio owned by King Charles has refused to renew its lease.

Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure as King Charles’s property developer refuses to renew its lease

The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant will be taking the crown estate to court this month as it faces eviction.

Veeraswamy has been serving up curries on Regent Street in London for a century, but now faces closure as the property portfolio owned by King Charles has refused to renew its lease.

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