BTW the Royal Family aren't allowed to eat some really random foods...
While being a Royal Family member may seem nothing but glam on the surface, there are some rather pesky rules that Prince William, Kate Middleton, King Charles and co. must adhere to (something that anyone who has ever watched The Crown will likely already know!).
But did you also know that some of those rules revolve around food? Namely, that there are certain things the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the clan, are unable to eat – at least not in public. Let's take a deep-dive, shall we?
No shellfish
Particular foods, such as shellfish (goodbye prawns, fare thee well crab), have apparently been deemed 'too risky' to consume as a royal while out and about, according to former palace chef Darren McGrady. Make sense, given they carry a higher risk of food poisoning.
The Queen wasn't a pasta fan
McGrady also shared that pasta was forbidden (albeit only at dinner time) by the late Queen Elizabeth II too, as she wasn't a fan of carbs in the evening. "When she dines on her own she's very disciplined. No starch is the rule. No potatoes, rice or pasta for dinner. Just usually something like grilled sole with vegetables and salad," he said while speaking to The Telegraph a few years back.
Luckily that rule seemed to have only applied to Her Majesty herself while flying solo – which is a good job, as it's previously been reported that a certain future King, Prince George, has a rather large penchant for spaghetti carbonara.
The King hates foie gras
Another bit of grub that's off the menu is said to be foie gras (which, according to French law, is defined as the liver of a duck or goose fattened by force – ick!). Despite having a very fancy-sounding name, King Charles is believed to have put his foot down back in 2008 and made it a no-go, due to animal welfare concerns.
Goodbye, garlic
Garlic is out of the question too, as confirmed by Charles' wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, when she made a cameo on Masterchef Australia. After being asked if there's anything notably absent from the Royal dining table, she replied, "I hate to say this, but garlic. Garlic is a no-no."
All duly noted, ma'am.
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