What does the Queen not eat?

Royal Family Members Can't Eat Shellfish, Potatoes, or Pasta in Public. Next time you're tempted to marry a royal, remember these facts. In some respects, it makes sense that the royal family must follow intense rules.
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What food the Queen hates?

Queen Elizabeth II 'hates garlic' reveals former royal chef

There is one type of food which will never feature on a menu served to the Royal Family, and that is shellfish. The world of the royals can sometimes be a strange one with their internal customs and rules seemingly governing a large part of their lives.
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Why does the Queen not eat pasta?

McGrady also shared that pasta is forbidden (albeit only at dinner time) by Her Majesty too, as she's not 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.
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Can the Queen eat seafood?

Previously Prince Charles has sometimes broken the rule to sample shellfish—but the Queen has always stuck by the no seafood rule. It's sure to be a tricky realization for foodie Meghan, who previously confessed that seafood would feature in her 'ideal food day'.
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Why does the Queen not eat garlic?

While it's no secret that both garlic and onions are delicious, we all also know what they can do to someone's breath. According to Delish, the royal family avoids them because they are always meeting and talking with people, and want to make sure their breath doesn't smell bad.
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Foods The Queen Forbids The Royal Family From Eating



Does the Queen eat pizza?

Mr McGrady explained the menus at Buckingham Palace tend to lean towards traditional French cuisine meaning Italian foods such as pizza are avoided. Even if Her Majesty did have one, a bizarre Royal tradition would prevent the Queen from eating any food with her hands.
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Does Queen Elizabeth eat potatoes?

Royal Family Members Can't Eat Shellfish, Potatoes, or Pasta in Public.
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Does the Queen eat mcdonalds?

O'Grady spoke about how Queen Elizabeth was never a fan of McDonald's or KFC but did in fact have a hankering for one kind of fast food in particular. The food? Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person.
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Does the Queen eat chips?

The Queen orders takeaway fish and chips when she is at Balmoral and staff go pick it up for her. THE Queen has a chef to prepare her meals each day, but is said to enjoy indulging in a takeaway when she's staying at Balmoral.
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Does the Queen ever cook?

Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
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Does the Queen eat junk food?

The Queen is known to enjoy in the finer things in life and it's been revealed that her favourite guilty pleasure is a burger—but not in the same way non-royal folk know them.
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What is Queen Elizabeth's favorite food?

Simply cooked meat and vegetables lead the way, with space for pheasant or venison should the Queen wish. Of course, Queen Elizabeth loves a Sunday roast just as much as anyone else. Along with chocolate, the Queen enjoys some strawberries or peaches for dessert.
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Does the Queen eat meat?

The Queen is reportedly not a fan of rare meat - according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, she likes her meat well done. Royals are also prohibited from eating foods containing raw meat such as steak tartare when on official engagements to avoid food poisoning.
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Is Queen Elizabeth a vegetarian?

Well turns out the queen has not given up meat but she does try to maintain a healthy diet as well. According to her former chef, Darren McGrady, the royal family matriarch doesn't eat starchy foods like potatoes and pasta and would rather have grilled fish or chicken, fresh vegetables, and a salad for a meal.
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Does the Queen eat swans?

So while the Queen owns the country's swans and is allowed to eat them on special occasions, it seems she abstains from the practice. Instead, her former chef Darren McGrady said the Royals' Christmas dinner is more boring than you'd expect: "They're actually boring when it comes to festivities!
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Why can t royals eat shellfish?

The royals make concerted efforts to avoid eating shellfish while dining out or visiting foreign countries, since it can carry a greater-than-normal risk of causing infection and illness. They usually stay clear of prawns, oysters, crab, lobster, scallops, crayfish and others.
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Does the Queen eat takeaways?

The Queen. Yes, the Queen gets the occasional takeaway! According to The Sun, the monarch is rather partial to fish and chips and sometimes treats herself to dinner from the local chippy when staying at Balmoral. A footman is reportedly sent to pick up her meal from nearby town Ballater.
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Can you have dinner with the Queen?

Rule #2: You can only eat while the Queen is eating

The second rule follows suit. Since everyone has to follow the queue of the Queen, that also applies to starting or finishing a meal. When the Queen starts eating, the rest of the dinner party is allowed to eat.
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Does the Queen fish?

The Queen orders this takeaway at Balmoral

The nation's favourite dish: fish and chips, of course. 'She very occasionally treats herself to fish and chips when at Balmoral,' the source said, speaking to Fabulous Digital.
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What time does the Queen have dinner?

After tea, the Queen returns to her office for an hour to wrap up the day's work. Unless Her Majesty must attend an event in the evening, she will typically retire to her room at 6 pm and ready herself for dinner at 8 pm.
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What breakfast does Queen have?

House and Garden reported that the Queen starts her day with Earl Grey tea – minus milk and sugar – and a side of biscuits alongside her corgis. She then takes her main breakfast in her private dining room in Buckingham Palace; cereal, yoghurt, toast and marmalade are said to be the mother-of-four's favourites.
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Did the Queen share a bed?

They slept in separate beds

Apparently a lot of posh people actually prefer to sleep in separate beds, including the Queen and her man. As etiquette expert Lady Pam and Her Majesty's cousin explained in a biography about her relative: "In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms.
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What does the Queen eat for Xmas dinner?

'The turkey is served with mashed and roast potatoes, chestnut or sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and bread sauce. Vegetables include brussels sprouts, carrots and roast parsnips,' Darren says, adding that the Queen would enjoy a glass of the aromatic German white wine gewürztraminer with her meal.
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Who cooks for the Queen?

Chef Darren McGrady was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes' William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for Presidents' Ford, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant, event planner and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas.
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What tea do the Royals drink?

Her Majesty starts each morning in a quintessentially British way with a cup of tea and biscuits, according to former Royal Chef Darren McGrady. She may have a fancy chef but her choice in tea isn't lavish at all. The Queen drinks Twinings Earl Grey tea with a splash of milk and no sugar.
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