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Charles, Camilla and Co.: These nine foods the royals would never eat

2023-05-19T10:11:23.678Z

Highlights: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have not only inherited the office of Queen Elizabeth II, but also their diet. According to chef Darren McGrady, there are nine foods in particular that are taboo for members of the Royal Family. raw meat increases the risk of salmonella or poisoning, the meat must never be prepared bloody for the British royals. The royals should also avoid shellfish, such as seafood or oysters, so as not to risk food poisoning. King Charles III takes healthy eating very seriously and has hired a vegan chef.


No pizza, no pasta, no garlic. The list of undesirable dishes on the menu for King Charles III and the Royal Family is long. But many bans have a concrete reason.


No pizza, no pasta, no garlic. The list of undesirable dishes on the menu for King Charles III and the Royal Family is long. But many bans have a concrete reason.

London – It's hard to believe, but the British royal family also has to practice many renunciations. King Charles III (74) and Queen Camilla (75) have not only inherited the office of Queen Elizabeth II (96, † 2022), but also their diet. According to chef Darren McGrady, there are nine foods in particular that are taboo for members of the Royal Family. And for good reason, as thelist.com reports.

Pasta, pizza and potatoes: That's why these standard dishes are taboo for Charles, Camilla and Co.

According to McGrady, Queen Elizabeth II is said to have been a disciplined eater. She attached great importance to healthy meat as well as salads. Starchy foods such as pasta, potatoes and rice were therefore largely avoided. However, it is known that Princess Kate (41) occasionally puts on a pot of pasta for her children. And King Charles also likes to enjoy potatoes with his Sunday roast. Only on special occasions did Elizabeth II allow potatoes as a side dish. The vegetables were measured to a uniform size when served.

Likewise, pizza cannot be found on the royal menu at Buckingham Palace, as the Italian dish does not fit the elegant English menu and would even violate Victorian etiquette. There is also a strict ban on garlic. After all, the royals come into contact with numerous people on a daily basis, which is why a garlic smell in the breath is not exactly beneficial. Queen Elizabeth II's personal dislike went so far that she even issued an edict against garlic for a trip to Italy. In addition, onions are also rarely used in the royal kitchen.

Fear of poisoning: The British royal family also has to do without these foods

Since raw meat increases the risk of salmonella or poisoning, the meat must never be prepared bloody for the British royals. Unlike his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, however, Prince William (40) prefers his steak medium-rare instead of fully cooked. The royals should also avoid shellfish, such as seafood or oysters, so as not to risk food poisoning. However, this ban is not always respected, as King Charles showed in 2013 at the "Whistable Oyster Festival" with the consumption of two oysters.

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Fresh breath, healthy nutrition, no risk: Royals like King Charles (left), Princess Kate and Prince William have to do without some delicacies (photomontage).

© Andrew Milligan/dpa & Matthew Horwood/dpa & Arthur Edwards/The Sun/dpa

The fear of contamination also affects drinking tap water. The royal family prefers their own bottled water and has even licensed a company for this purpose, "Hildon Natural Mineral Water". Queen Elizabeth II was also very peculiar when it came to fresh fruit. For example, the strawberry and mango lover was not allowed to be served any out-of-season fruit. In any case, King Charles III takes healthy eating very seriously and has hired a vegan chef. Sources used:bunte.de, thelist.com

Category list image: © Andrew Milligan/dpa & Matthew Horwood/dpa & Arthur Edwards/The Sun/dpa

Source: merkur

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