McMullen’s is to open its eighth Chicken & Grill pub, a new build in Milton Keynes, which will be named after the new royal prince.

The Prince George of Cambridge will open later this year in Tattenhoe, the Hertfordshire brewer and pub operator has announced.

Managing director Peter Furness-Smith said: “Pubs have a long standing tradition of being named after persons that have left their mark on the public consciousness, thereby helping to remind the nation, over the generations, of their place in our history. We celebrated the Royal Wedding with the naming of The Duchess of Cambridge in Windsor and proudly continue the tradition by naming this new pub The Prince George of Cambridge.”

Heydon Mizon, McMullen’s retail director, said: “The pub will have a wide range of world beers, our unique range of handcrafted McMullen ales and an interesting wine list along with our excellent value Chicken & Grill pub menu.

“The Chicken & Grill concept was developed three years ago and has exceeded our expectations in all seven sites where it has been operated. We have been delighted generally with the performance of the concept that now serves on average over 1,300 meals per week.”