Former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed a fascinating behind the scenes palace rule that governs what the royal family can and cannot eat, and it is far stricter than many might expect.
While royal life is often associated with luxury and indulgence, it turns out that when it comes to food, tradition and discipline take centre stage. In fact, according to McGrady, there is one golden rule that is always followed inside palace kitchens.
Charles has some very specific preferences when it comes to food (Credit: SplashNews.com)
Inside the royal family’s strict food rule in palace
Speaking about his time working for King Charles III to Heart Bingo Online, McGrady explained that the family eats strictly according to the seasons. This means that ingredients must be fresh and locally available, rather than imported out of season.
He recalled: “The royal family eat by seasons. If I put strawberries on the menu in January, there would be a huge thick black marker through the menu book deleting those strawberries. How dare you even suggest strawberries in January – King Charles would have the same feedback on this too.”
In other words, even a small suggestion that breaks this rule would not go unnoticed.
However, there are some exceptions, particularly when the royals are staying at their private estates.
A glimpse inside the palace (Credit: SplashNews.com)
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