No pizza, no pasta, no garlic. King Charles III’s list of undesirable foods and the royal family is long. But many bans have a specific reason.
London – Hard to believe, but the British royal family also has to make many sacrifices. Then King Charles III (74) and Queen Camilla (75) not only have 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 with good reason, eh thelist.com reported.
Pasta, pizza and potatoes: That’s why these standard dishes are taboo for Charles, Camilla and Co
According to McGrady, Queen Elizabeth II was said to have been a disciplined eater. She attached great importance to healthy meat and 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 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 serving.
Likewise, pizza is not on the royal menu at Buckingham Palace, as the Italian dish does not go with the elegant English menu and would even go against Victorian etiquette. There is also a strict ban on garlic. After all, the royals come into contact with numerous people every day, which is why a garlic smell on your breath is not exactly an advantage. 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 rarely used in royal cuisine.
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 for the British royals must never be prepared bloody. Unlike his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William (40) prefers his steak medium-rare to well-done. The royals should also avoid shellfish, such as seafood or oysters, so as not to risk food poisoning. However, this ban is not always observed, as King Charles demonstrated in 2013 by eating two oysters at the “Whistable Oyster Festival”.
The fear of contamination also affects drinking tap water. The royal family prefers their own bottled water and has even licensed a company for it with “Hildon Natural Mineral Water”. Queen Elizabeth II was also very specific when it came to fresh fruit. So, for the strawberry and mango lover, no out-of-season fruit could be served. King Charles III in any case, takes healthy nutrition very seriously and has hired a vegan chef. Sources used: Bunte.de, thelist.com
