Have you ever wondered if the British Royal Family eats the same things as we do? It turns out that some royals have their favorites and most of these delicious meals are so easy to make that you can do them at home!
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Read on to know more about the food that Elizabeth II loved so much she always brings on her travels, what secret ingredient William used on a dish that impressed Kate, and so many more royal foodie facts.
Elizabeth II’s eggs of excellence
According to royal insiders, Queen Elizabeth II happens to be very particular when it comes to the way her eggs are prepared. For one thing, she only wants brown eggs. She wants them scrambled, paired with smoked salmon.
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To copy this dish, toast a wholemeal bread and then smother it in butter. Melt some butter in the pan and add the eggs – make sure you stir it gently until cooked. Then, put on the salmon atop the toasted bread and the scrambled eggs beside it.
Phillip’s favorite dish is from Russia
According to the ex-royal family chef Darren McGrady, Prince Phillip loved eating a salmon coulibiac above everything else. He made this revelation in an interview with Delish. The dish originated from the wealthier echelons of Russian and French society.
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A salmon coulibiac is a delicious puff pastry with salmon and a host of spices and vegetables in the middle of it. Chef McGrady would use tarragon instead of dill for his recipe, giving it a more special twist.
Kate’s morning drink
Kate is one of the best-looking royals and it turns out that the secret to her glowing skin is in her morning drink. The bad news is that it may be hard to get your hands on the major ingredient, which is spirulina. What’s that? It’s basically green water algae.
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Marie Claire reports that Kate drinks spirulina regularly during breakfast as part of her morning routine. And no – she does not have it as is. She mixes the nutrient-rich algae with blueberry, kale, spinach, and coriander and mixes up everything into a smoothie.
William’s secret bolognese ingredient
Food played a big role in the budding relationship between Prince William and Kate during their university days. In fact, William used his own spaghetti bolognese recipe to help win Kate over and this was revealed as part of a food book, A Taste of Home.
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Bolognese, also known as ragu, is a dish that has celery and carrot added to the sauce. What makes Wlliam’s recipe more special is that he adds nutmeg and dry white wine to the mix. According to him, it helps mix up the flavors of the veggies and minced beef well.
Diana’s humble dessert
Princess Diana left a huge impact on the world with her down-to-earth nature. In fact, her food choices are just as relatable as she is. it turns out that Diana is a huge fan of a very common British dessert – bread and butter pudding.
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All it takes is some raisins, 12 slices of white bread with the edges removed, a quarter cup of Amaretto, nine egg yolks, half a cup of milk, toasted almonds, sugar, and a dab of vanilla paste. The royal recipe can be found in chef Darren McGrady’s cookbook!
Harry’s sweet treat
As a young boy, Prince Harry would often go into the kitchen and request the chef to make his favorite. It was a sugary treat that former royal chef Carolyn Robb would ask him to get permission first from his parents. So, what is this dessert? It’s a golden treacle tart!
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All you need is a shortcrust pastry. To make the filling, you will need 14 ounces of golden syrup, 5 ounces of fresh white breadcrumbs, freshly squeezed juice from a lemon, 1 fluid ounce of double cream, and zest. It’s an easy sweet dish that you can make at home.
Meghan’s favorite snack is unexpected
Before Meghan joined the royal family, she already has acquired a taste for a Canadian delicacy called poutine. This favorite came as a surprise since Meghan has been advocating for healthy living. Apparently, she has learned to make her own poutine.
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Poutine is a combination of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy – definitely not super healthy. According to Meghan, the proper cheese is important and that means no mozzarella. She also says that the snack must squeak when you bite into it.
Elizabeth II’s Caribbean fave
With all the traveling she has done, Queen Elizabeth II has acquired an adventurous palate. On one of her trips to the Caribbean, she liked a dish so much that she called up her personal chef to ensure that it would be made often when she is at home. The dish is called callaloo and the main ingredient is Chinese spinach.
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You start this dish with salt pork or bacon fried in a large pot. When it’s brown, the Chinese spinach is added along with chili pepper, thyme, onion, and salt. Stir the mixture while frying. Then, add some stock and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes. Put in some crab meat after and stir. You can serve the dish once it’s cooled down.
Edward’s homemade sandwich
Prince Edward, the youngest son of Elizabeth II is probably the least famous of her children. Not much is known about the Earl of Wessex but The Sunday Post claims that his favorite food is called “Balmoral Butties.” You may be wondering what that is.
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But this is nothing more than a common bacon sandwich named after Elizabeth II’s country home. It’s very easy to make – fry the bacon, butter the bread, then put on some mayo, brown sauce, and ketchup. Edward often pairs this with a nice cup of tea.
Elizabeth II’s birthday pastry
During Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday, the royal pastry chefs revealed to Twitter what she would be having for the occasion. While everyone would expect a lavish birthday cake, Elizabeth II chose iced chocolate cupcakes instead and they looked too pretty to eat!
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The royal pastry chef also released the recipe for the royal fans. It takes two mixtures that you combine later on to make the batter. Then, bake the cupcakes in the oven for a quarter of an hour before you top them off with the luxurious royal icing.
Kate’s favorite is an Indian dish
Princess Kate is known for her elegant looks and her well-maintained figure. She is known to avoid meat-based dishes during lunchtime. In fact, her favorite is revealed to be a lentil curry due to its delicious flavors and low-fat content.
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The lentil curry is made out of potatoes, black lentils, cauliflower, spinach, and peas. Unfortunately, Prince William is not as into spices as Kate is. So, we bet she only has this dish served at home when he is away.
Charles’ childhood soup
King Charles is known for his love of organic farming and produce. In fact, his favorite dish includes the lovage plant, which grew on royal grounds. The lovage soup is a dish that Charles has enjoyed since childhood.
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To make your own lovage soup, chop the love finely and add 1 ounce of that to a pot. Then, mix in a bunch of chopped and peeled green and yellow onions, two tablespoons of butter, three peeled and sliced russet potatoes, two quarts of chicken stock, and heavy cream. Add salt and pepper to taste and your royal soup is ready.
Elizabeth II’s jaw-dropping treat
Back in 1959, when US President Dwight Eisenhower came by for a visit, Elizabeth made sure that the kitchen will serve a tasty and sweet treat to her very important guest. Eisenhower and his wife were so impressed by the dish that they asked for the recipe.
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What’s the dish? Drop scones! To make the delicious royal treat, you will need caston sugar, flour, bicarbonate soda, melted butter, milk, eggs, and cream of tartar. The royal recipe has been released to the public who became curious about how good the drop scones were.
Anne’s aged fave
Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter, Princess Anne is very reserved and private. But it has been revealed that she has an odd preference when it comes to fruits and it got some people talking once it was public knowledge.
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It turns out that Anne has a love for blackened bananas. That means she preferred her banana way past the ideal point of ripeness. According to formal royal chef Darren McGrady, Anne preferred her bananas almost black because they digested easier.
A surprising royal Christmas dish
Every Christmas, people imagine the British royal family to be enjoying a feast fit for a king. But the royal chefs revealed a stand-out dish on the menu that nobody would have guessed to be part of a royal feast – Brussel sprouts!
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The royal chefs prepare them with bacon and onions. Saute the bacon until it starts to crisp then add in the sliced Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, pepper, salt, and olive oil. Saute for five minutes or stop when he sprouts and onions are soft. Pour some lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Elizabeth II’s fishy fave
Former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed that Queen Elizebeth II loved the Gleneagles pâté, which is an appetizer made out of smoked salmon, mackerel, and trout. That is a lot of fish! And the fish are often from the River Dee in Balmoral.
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To make this special pâté, you will need 1 pound of smoked trout, 1 pound of smoked mackerel, and 2 pounds of smoked salmon. Other ingredients include six whole sticks of unsalted butter, and a tablespoon each of chives, lemon juice and dill.
Charles’ cheesy dish
During the British Cheese Weekender in 2020. Clarence House revealed that King Charles had a go-to brunch meal – cheesy baked eggs! Butter a small oven-proof dish and coat it with spinach. Then, place chopped sundried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes in the dish.
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Dot soft cheese around the tomatoes and add some torn basil leaves. Put in salt and pepper. Then, crack an egg over the spinach and pour double cream in a way that the yolk of the egg does not break. Place everything in the oven for 10 minutes and you’re done!
Kate impressed the queen with this spread
During her first Christmas with the British Royal Family, Kate could not think of a proper gift for the Queen and decided to make her something instead – she used her grandmother’s recipe for chutney. The chutney was a hit.
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The recipe was released to the public when Kate’s younger sister, Pippa, published a cookbook. To make the dish, you’ll need large marrows, raisins, onions, stoned dates, salt, soft brown sugar, and malt vinegar. After heating the mixture for several hours, let it cool then add in salt, ground ginger, and pickling spices.
Meghan’s engagement chicken
If you remember, Prince Harry proposed to Meghan while they were having a quiet evening in Nottingham Cottage. Meghan was roasting a chicken that night and she was following a popular recipe by celebrity chef Ina Garten.
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What most people do not know is that Garten’s recipe is often linked to numerous engagements in the 1980s that it was also known as the “engagement chicken” and it looks like it did work its charm on Harry. For ladies who want to get their rings, seek out Garten’s recipe!
The royal tea time cake
It is an open secret that Queen Elizabeth II loves chocolate. One of her favorite treats is a chocolate biscuit cake, which is served to her during high tea at Buckingham Palace. In fact, William and Lilibeth are other royals that loved the sweet chocolatey treat as well.
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The recipe involves rich tea biscuits or sweet cookies, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a lot of the Queen’s favorite – dark chocolate. Former royal family chef Darren McGrady has published the official recipe on his website, theroyalchef.com.