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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Former Royal Chef Says Queen Elizabeth "Would Have Thrown the Menu Book" If He'd Suggested One Food

Queen Elizabeth wearing a purple hat and coat scowling.

From Queen Elizabeth's favorite French sandwich to Princess Diana's go-to healthy breakfast, fans can't resist hearing what the Royal Family loves to eat. Former palace chef Darren McGrady worked for the royals for 15 years, making him uniquely qualified to spill on Prince William's go-to fast food and King Charles's love of Italian cuisine. Speaking to Heart Bingo, McGrady shared that when it came to Queen Elizabeth, "experimenting" with meals was tough, as she liked to stick to tried-and-true staples.

"We would send new dishes up to the late Queen for her approval, and she would either accept or reject them," he said. "We also shared recipes with William and Harry’s nannies. Everyone was eager to broaden their palates and try different foods, but The Queen tended to prefer sticking with familiar favorites."

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