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The King doesn't enjoy a strong cup of joe, and this is just one of several dietary considerations that royal culinary teams have to consider.
The King likes his cookies pre-heated to a certain temperature, otherwise he doesn't like eating them at all.
It's a well-known fact that the late Queen didn't eat garlic. And it seems like this rule applies to the other royals as well.
According to reports, there are rules for each type of tea consumed by the King, as different kinds of sweeteners are added.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast in 2021, King Charles disclosed that to support sustainable eating habits he doesn't eat meat and fish two days a week.
The former manager of the Welsh Culinary Team, Graham Tinsley MBE, confirmed that King Charles doesn't like chocolate at all. Thus, they have to consider their choices before deciding on the menu.
Dedicated to supporting sustainability, the King avoids consuming any form of dairy one day a week.
Made from the liver of a force-fed duck or goose, King Charles refuses to eat foie gras due to ethical concerns. Therefore, he has banned it entirely from the royal kitchen.
The late Queen Elizabeth II loved chocolate so much that she reportedly had a go-to London chocolatier providing her with exclusive chocolates. But this love of choco wasn't passed down to her son.
However, it's unclear whether the King likes the taste of garlic. But the face-to-face nature of his role means it's best to avoid it!
Even the placement of the teacup handle and spoon are very particular. Tradition is tradition!
British people take their tea very seriously, so it only makes sense that the King would be quite particular about his own tea.
Do you eat cookies without heating them first? Then you've been doing it wrong, according to King Charles.
According to reports, the King starts his day with a breakfast of seasonal fruits, seeds, and tea. He only eats again in the afternoon for teatime.
Although it's not strictly a royal rule, it's strongly advised to avoid shellfish and raw meat, as both dishes are known to cause food poisoning if they’re not prepared correctly. However, King Charles occasionally can't resist.
Former royal chef Carolyn Robb reported that the King demands that his meals are made with seasonal ingredients, ideally from his many gardens.
For decades, King Charles has taken a farm-to-table mentality for his diet. And by owning many different rural properties, farm-to-table is a reality for him!
Duchy Originals can be found in the British supermarket Waitrose, meaning the King's organic food is sold all over the UK.
Sources: (Tasting Table) (Delish)
In fact, King Charles was once called "Britain's best known organic farmer" by The Guardian, as he champions organic food and takes pride in environmentally conscious eating habits.
Just like garlic, onions are rarely used in considerably quantity in royal kitchens to avoid smelly breath.
Onions are used in small quantities in the palace kitchens, but never in a way that they can be tasted. Plus, they're never served raw.
It has been claimed that the King's cooks prepare seven eggs for him each morning, of which he eats only one. However, he has debunked this myth, as he despises food waste.
Indeed, the royals are against food waste, just like most (hopefully) of us commoners. The staff in the royal kitchens are required to cook small portions to avoid food waste, and to incorporate any leftovers into the next day’s meal.
This precaution is to avoid the royals getting any kind of bug, which might make them sick and mean they can't partake in their royal engagements.
The King is also particular when it comes to hard-boiled eggs. His breakfast egg must be boiled for exactly four minutes to guarantee a perfectly runny yolk.
Whether it's to stay fit or get as much done during the day as possible, King Charles refuses to eat lunch.
The royals are known to drink only British bottled water, whether they're traveling around the world on official trips or staying at home.
Curious to discover the monarch's eating habits? Then check out the following gallery.
The forbidden foods of King Charles
These are the peculiar food habits of the monarch
LIFESTYLE Royals
When you're born into a royal family, many aspects of life are different from the average person, including the food you eat. And while King Charles III is much like all of us when it comes to meals, there are still some differences. Whether it's because of royal protocols, or because of his own taste, there are several foods that the king doesn’t eat. From a certain popular sweet to a famous French specialty, you'd be surprised by some of these!
Curious to discover the monarch's eating habits? Then check out the following gallery.