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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Royal Chef Says Queen Elizabeth II Could Order "Any Food She Wanted," But She Always Ate Just One Item Instead

Queen Elizabeth wears a turquoise suit and matching hat and watches a chef serve something with a large metal ladle.

The Royal Family's food preferences have been well documented. In particular, Queen Elizabeth II had certain likes and dislikes when it came to food. Now, a former royal chef who worked with the late monarch for more than a decade has reflected on Elizabeth's restraint regarding dessert.

Speaking to Heart Bingo, former royal chef Darren McGrady, who also worked with Princess Diana, explained, "The late Queen could have any food she wanted, but she loved to eat seasonally—and it's the same with Charles now."

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