It's been well documented that the royal family lives very differently than most of us, especially
when it comes to rules.
Royals have to follow many regulations on how they conduct themselves publicly and how
others must interact with them, according to Harper's Bazaar.
For example, when greeting Queen Elizabeth, women must curtsy and men are supposed to
bow their heads.
Then there's the more unique social cues guests must take note of.
Apparently the Queen's purse isn't just for storage — where she places it sends social
signals to those around her.
If you're speaking with the Queen and she moves her bag from her left hand to right,
she'd like you to wrap up.
But did you know these rules also extend to what foods the royal family can eat?
Some of the items you won't see served to the royal family include rice, shellfish,
and the crusts on bread.
However, the Queen does love sandwiches, she just wants them with the crust removed.
Former royal chef Owen Hodgson told The Telegraph,
"A chef told me off for serving the sandwiches with crusts."
Two ingredients they absolutely must forego, however, are garlic and onion.
While it's no secret that both garlic and onions are delicious, we all know what they
can do to someone's breath.
According to Delish, the royal family avoids them because they are always meeting and talking
with people, and want to make sure their breath doesn't smell bad.
Camilla Parker Bowles appeared on MasterChef Australia and was asked directly what they can't eat.
"I hate to say this, but garlic.
Garlic is a no-no."
The Queen and her family must also try to avoid onions for similar reasons.
However, they are allowed to have a few onions, if they are used sparingly in a meal.
A former royal chef, Darren McGrady, who worked at Buckingham Palace for over 15 years, confirmed this.
Per Newsweek, McGrady revealed to Recipes Plus that cooks, quote, "can never serve anything
with garlic or too many onions."
While many of us enjoy waking up to a warm breakfast and coffee, Her Majesty has very
specific instructions about what type of morning meal she'll have.
According to Delish, Queen Elizabeth refuses to eat white eggs, but will indulge in ones
that have brown shells.
She believes brown eggs taste much better and isn't willing to compromise.
Another one of her favorite early foods is a surprisingly common one — cereal.
McGrady told Marie Claire,
"Breakfast was very simple for Her Majesty.
Some Kellogg's cereal from a plastic container, which she'd serve herself.
And some Darjeeling tea."
However, if you think the Queen is going to add in some fresh strawberries to her bowl
of cereal during winter, you'd be seriously mistaken.
She is very particular about only eating fruits and vegetables that are currently in season.
McGrady told Recipes Plus,
"You can send strawberries every day to the Queen during summer at Balmoral and she'll
never say a word.
Try including strawberries on the menu in January and she'll scrub out the line and
say don't dare send me genetically modified strawberries."
"Not so nice, right?
But it gets the job done, donit?"
It might be hard to fathom, but apparently the royals can't indulge in a delicious plate
of pasta while they're at the palace.
McGrady explained the Queen avoids dishes like bolognese because it's a starchy food,
but she will eat it for special celebrations.
This might not have sat well with Meghan Markle, who spoke with Delish before she became a
royal about her love of the carb-laden food.
She explained,
"When I'm traveling, I won't miss an opportunity to try great pasta.
I come back from vacation every year with a food baby, and I've named her Comida."
And even if it is a special occasion, don't expect to see Her Majesty eating any rare
meat in her spaghetti.
She's not a fan and will only eat the most well-done parts of a roast lamb.
The matriarch likes her red meat extremely cooked through and won't have it any other way.
So, if you ever find yourself hosting the royals, it's best to avoid these foods or
you'll have a very unhappy Queen.
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