Does Queen Elizabeth II drink coffee?

No, tea is Her Majesty's preference
It is not known whether coffee is served in the royal household, but it appears as though the Queen's drink of choice is a good cup of tea in the morning. Former royal butler Grant Harrold has previously shared how the monarch prefers her brew on BBC Three's show Miss Holland.
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Does the Queen like tea or coffee?

HRH The Queen - Earl Grey

Darren says: “Royal sources have previously come forward and spoken of how Earl Grey tea is The Queen's favourite hot drink. “Psychological research suggests that people who enjoy Earl Grey tea are linked to class and are mature in their personality.
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What is Queen Elizabeth's favorite food?

Following this, it is reported that Queen Elizabeth is fond of some grilled fish or chicken, and tends to stay away from starch for her meal at lunch. It's clearly the simple things, that Queen Elizabeth prefers when it comes to food! For fish, the Queen loves some Dover Sole with wilted spinach or courgettes.
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What is the Queen's least Favourite food?

Are there any foods the Queen doesn't like? The Queen does not enjoy strong flavours, such as garlic and onion, says McGrady. "The Queen doesn't like garlic... we could never use it at Buckingham Palace.”
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How does Queen Elizabeth II take her tea?

He says the Queen enjoys a 'full afternoon tea of sandwiches and pastries'. This largely involves two types of sandwiches, Mr McGrady adds. 'Two types of sandwiches, often English York ham with English mustard and cucumber, with the skin removed and sent to the royal cellars for Pimm's garnish,' he says.
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How much tea does the Queen drink per day?

Collectively, the British drink about 100 million cups of tea per day, according to the UK Tea and Infusion Association. Of those 100 million daily cups, at least two go to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (via Taste of Home).
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Does the Queen put milk in tea first?

The Queen prefers to pour her tea and then add milk if she is having tea with milk. Grant also mentioned that the royal kitchen followed this 18th-century-old tradition, according to him the “proper” way of brewing tea has been to serve tea before milk, and this is what is followed by the British royalty.
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Does the Queen like ice cream?

Eating an apple at a royal banquet isn't easy!

Darren reveals how at Buckingham Palace, her Majesty eats a course of dessert fruit after her pudding, which is what we know to be sweet foods like tarts, mousses and ice cream.
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Does the Queen eat chips?

A former personal chef for Queen Elizabeth revealed the interesting way Her Royal Highness likes to eat her fish and chips. Darren McGrady, who served as the Queen's chef at Buckingham Palace in the 1980s and 1990s, said he would prepare the fish baked and bread-crumbed, not deep-fried and battered.
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What is the Queen not allowed to eat?

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 time does Queen go to bed?

Reportedly, the Queen goes to sleep at 11pm every night before waking up at 7.30am - clocking in an impressive eight and a half hours sleep. It's also said the monarch is fond of reading before she retires for the night, a proven way to improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
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What time does the Queen eat 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 is Queen Elizabeth's favorite candy?

He said: “She likes chocolate, but only dark chocolate, the darker the better. “She's not a big fan of milk or white chocolate.” The Queen is also reportedly a fan of Bendicks Bittermints. These small dark chocolate treats are filled with mint and earned the Royal Warrant in 1962.
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Does Kate drink coffee?

It seems the duchess is a regular coffee drinker, as she was once spotted using her loyalty card at Starbucks.
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What does Queen Elizabeth eat?

According to the Daily Mail, McGrady said that the queen has a "no starch" rule for dinner when she is dining alone. More grilled or poached fish is on the menu with salad and vegetables. "That's it. That's all she has," Grady said to CNN.
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Do Royals drink?

The royals like a drink now and again too, with several of the prestigious family revealing their favourite alcoholic beverages over the years. From a crisp gin and tonic to a classic pint of beer, take a look at what Her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and more royals sip at home…
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Does the Queen dress herself?

According to The Express, the answer is yes. The outlet noted that “Up to 12 people staff the queen's wardrobe department for big occasions including three dressmakers, a milliner and four dressers whose job it is to help the queen get dressed as well as keep her clothes in pristine condition.”
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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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Is the Queen nice?

In 2016, a longtime friend of the royal family Reinaldo Herrara wrote a piece in Vanity Fair about the Queen of England and noted that she is a charming and gracious host. “She loves receiving guests, and knows how to put people at ease,” he explained.
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What is the Queen's Favourite Colour?

Revealed: Why blue is the Queen's favourite colour... and why she doesn't like beige. Many have wondered what Her Majesty's favourite colour is - until now. Vogue magazine has studied every outfit she has worn in the last 12 months and found that blue is known as royal for a reason.
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What breakfast does Queen have?

What does the Queen eat for breakfast? Did you know that the monarch enjoys a pre-breakfast each day? We're so copying this. 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.
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How does the Queen eat burgers?

Speaking to Insider, Darren said: "Her Majesty's Victorian upbringing dictates that the only thing you would pick up and eat with your fingers is afternoon tea." She, therefore, does not eat fast food but does enjoy a burger now and again. "They would have burgers, but not the buns.
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Why do you put your pinky up when drinking tea?

That's actually rude and connotes elitism. It comes from the fact that cultured people would eat their tea goodies with three fingers and commoners would hold the treats with all five fingers. Thus was born the misguided belief that one should raise their pinky finger to show they were cultured.
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What is tea with milk called?

Tea latte –Tea (can be any type of tea) with steamed or frothed milk added. It can be sweetened or unsweetened. Boba Tea – Or bubble tea, a milk tea from Taiwan with added tapioca pearls popular around the world.
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Do the English put sugar in their tea?

Despite calls by the government and health bodies to cut down on sugar, only 9% of Brits take sweeteners in their tea.
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