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Bizarre eating habits of the Royal family will blow your mind

You won't believe Royal family has weird food habits

By Salima Bhutto |
Bizarre eating habits of the Royal family will blow your mind
Bizarre eating habits of the Royal family will blow your mind

In this article, we will about the Royal family’s eating habits and the rules they must follow.

From avoiding starchy foods to skipping lunches; here is a list of bizarre eating habits of the Royal family through the history:

1. No shellfish for Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II avoided shellfish while traveling due to the risk of food poisoning.

2. Tupperware container

Moreover, Her Majesty did eat food off from diamond-encrusted or solid gold plates which are totally standard based, instead, she’d eat fruit from a plastic yellow Tupperware container.

3. No garlic or onions

Garlic was completely off-limits because of Elizabeth II's dislike of its smell and taste, and onions were used sparingly to avoid strong odours.

4. Bottled water only

The royal family prefers to drink only bottled water specially when travelling or in unfamiliar locations to avoid any potential stomach upset.

It’s worth mentioning here that the Royal family drinks bottled water, specifically Hildon Natural Mineral Water due to its quality and the prestigious Royal Warrant it holds.

5. No spicy foods

The royals avoid spicy or exotic foods, especially during state banquets, to prevent the risk of upset stomachs and to maintain a favourable public image.

While members like Prince William dislike extreme spice, and Queen Elizabeth had a strong preference for bland foods, it is not a universal rule for the entire family, with some enjoying spicy dishes in private settings.

6. Well-done meat

The Queen preferred her meat cooked well-done, and rare meat was forbidden while traveling to prevent illness.

7. No to starchy foods

Queen Elizabeth II, who loved chocolate dark chocolate, disliked pasta, rice, and potatoes.

8. Skipping lunch

For King Charles, lunch is for the weak! He often skips lunch, preferring a late breakfast and dinner to avoid it getting in the way of his work.

9. Crustless sandwiches

Royal families are known for eating crust-less sandwiches as a tradition for afternoon tea, whose fillings included tuna mayonnaise with cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese, or even Dover sole on spinach for a different lunch option.

10. Eating Hamburgers with a knife

Last but not the least, Elizabeth II used to eat hamburgers with a knife and fork.