Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
Darren McGrady, 60, who worked as a personal chef to the Queen, as well as Princess Diana and Prince William and Harry, revealed Kate Middleton often cooks her own meals and even does her own grocery shopping.
They might have their own chefs at home, but even the royals like to go out to eat sometimes. Many members of the Royal Family are based in London, and eagle-eyed diners might spot them enjoying a bite to eat at one of the capital's finest restaurants – if you know where to look.
Thank you for subscribing! While the royal family have their own personal chefs to give them whatever food any of them desire, they have been known to enjoy the odd takeaway now and then. This includes The Queen, who usually samples the fish and chips from a takeaway near the Balmoral estate.
The late Princess Diana had a huge fondness for McDonald's Happy Meals, but not for the food and not for herself: Diana used to love bringing her young sons William and Harry to McDonald's because her boys loved the toys that came with the chain's Happy Meals, per Express.
The queen has a number of people on staff who cook for her and there aren't any reports that she has ever had to make her meals herself. But she does prepare her own breakfast. For the most important meal of the day, the monarch eats cereal and fetches it herself.
Queen Elizabeth II didn't eat fast food
And if she ever got a craving for it, the chefs would cook up their own versions. She was especially particular about burgers, only eating them without the bun. McGrady told Insider, "They would have burgers, but not the buns. So they would eat it with their knife and fork."
McGrady also shared that pasta is forbidden (albeit only at dinner time) by Her Majesty too, as she's not a fan of carbs in the evening. "When she dines on her own she's very disciplined. No starch is the rule.
During the first course of the royal meal, the monarch converses with the person to their right. The person on their left is then pulled into conversation with the monarch during the second course.
Sneaky! But the underground gym is probably more of a security thing, rather than a measure they take to hide the fact that they exercise. In fact, historically members of the royal family have always participated in sports — like polo, tennis, and rugby — and they're encouraged to do so today, Harrold says.
Bluebird Chelsea, a favourite of Kate Middleton, and Chiltern Firehouse, a favourite of Princess Beatrice, tied for second place with an index score of 11. Main courses at Bluebird Chelsea range from £21 for a roast pumpkin and vegan feta to £39 for a ribeye steak.
As an avid cook, the Duchess is said to prepare her royal husband roast chicken which is said to be his favourite dinner. In 2012, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl told Vanity Fair of the Duchess: "In the evenings she indulges her hobby of cooking William's favourite supper, roast chicken."
Of course, then, we were surprised to discover Kate was spotted this week at Waitrose — a neighborhood grocery store — picking up some produce for her family, all on her own. "I was just in Waitrose doing a bit of shopping.
reveals that, while her kids dine on cereal with apples in the morning, Middleton herself prefers a hearty bowl of porridge. However, other reports have shown she is a fan of pasta, even making homemade pasta to celebrate Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday in 2020.
Alex Parren told Express.co.uk: "As a Royal, Kate would have access to high quality, fresh, organic foods and this would be one reason she is able to stay so slim. "Avoiding ultra-processed foods and nourishing the body with fruits and vegetables that are as fresh as possible is one of the best ways to stay healthy.
"Every day begins with an egg, and they're eaten for tea, too – with crumpets, if you're Prince Charles. The Queen favours brown eggs, believing that they taste better. Her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, ate her boiled egg, served in a golden egg cup, with a golden spoon."
Royal biographer, Katie Nicholl, has previously said: "HRH typically starts with a simple cup of tea and biscuits, followed by a bowl of cereal." (The Guardian previously reported she likes to keep it in Tupperware to preserve its freshness.)
Reports are conflicting, but her former staff have cited her partiality to Darjeeling tea, as well as Assam and Earl Grey, with no sugar. If you're wondering what cereal The Queen ate, her choice was apparently Kellogg's Special K, although she also dabbled with Quaker Oats and Weetabix.
“The menus at Buckingham Palace are very traditional French, which wouldn't lean towards having pizza on it,” he told Insider. “Her Majesty's Victorian upbringing dictates that the only thing you would pick up and eat with your fingers is afternoon tea.”
Dinner at the palace
The Queen preferred grilled fish or chicken, served simply with vegetables. She generally skipped starches like potatoes, grains, or rice during her evening meal.
Queen Elizabeth II Owned Two McDonald's Location
The Slough McDonald's property was sold by the Crown Estate for 177 million euros in 2016. The McDonald's at Banbury Gateway Shopping Park was purchased in 2015. So technically, Queen Elizabeth II owned two McDonald's location for a year.
Meg cooks for herself and Harry every single day." Meghan cooks at Hubb Community Kitchen, the inspiration for her cookbook. Yes, Meghan Markle, married to the brother of the future king of England, prepares a home-cooked meal on the daily.
The Queen. Very rarely does Her Majesty dine out. If she does, it's for special occasions and events only.