Fish and Chips with a royal twist We can be assume this meal remained a nostalgic and comforting memory for the Queen. Insider points out that Queen Elizabeth was not a fan of starches when eating alone, so she probably asked for fish and chips when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren would visit.
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.
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."
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.
Following this, it is reported that Queen Elizabeth enjoyed some grilled fish or chicken, and tended to stay away from starch for her meal at lunch. It's clearly the simple things that Queen Elizabeth preferred when it came to food! For fish, the Queen loved some Dover Sole with wilted spinach or courgettes.
The Queen preferred grilled fish or chicken, served simply with vegetables. She generally skipped starches like potatoes, grains, or rice during her evening meal. What is this?
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.
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.
Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person. She did, however, have some rather peculiar preferences when it comes to how her burger is made. O'Grady explained how Queen Elizabeth preferred her burgers without a bun.
According to the monarch's former royal chef, never has she sunk her teeth into a deep pan stuffed crust pepperoni, with extra mozzarella. Never has she enjoyed Pizza Express' glorious garlic butter as an unnecessary side to one of their Romanas. She probably hasn't even had a pizza slice from Gregg's, FFS.
And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
According to the royal's former personal chef Darren McGrady, she loves eating her tried-and-true “jam penny” every day, which has been a staple in her diet for many years. The sandwich is simply made up of three ingredients: bread, jam and butter.
Potatoes, pasta, and rice are only for special occasions
According to Darren McGrady, the queen often avoided eating starchy foods such as potatoes, pasta, and rice, with the only exceptions being made on very special occasions.
This means she would be forced to eat the pizza with a knife and fork. However, the former royal chef said that although the Queen never ate pizza, other Royals were impartial to a good slice.
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.
So while the Queen owns the country's swans and is allowed to eat them on special occasions, it seems she abstains from the practice. Instead, her former chef Darren McGrady said the Royals' Christmas dinner is more boring than you'd expect: "They're actually boring when it comes to festivities!
Harry and William love fast food, especially McDonald's
Former royal family personal chef Darren McGrady told Marie Claire, “I remember Princess [Diana] came into the kitchen one day and said, 'Cancel lunch for the boys I'm taking them out, we're going to McDonald's.
Queen Elizabeth II, right, knits during the war effort in April 1940 alongside her sister Princess Margaret. As a long-standing patron of the arts, Queen Elizabeth's impact on the fiber community has been significant.
Queen Elizabeth II was a fan of an American cereal brand
The company was given a royal warrant many years ago and is an official supplier to Buckingham Palace. Although Special K may be the Queen's favourite cereal there are also other breakfast delicacies that the monarch has a soft spot for.
Kate Middleton Shows Off Her Cooking Skills by Flipping Pancakes During a Visit to a Nursing Home. The Princess of Wales found the funny side when she had a bit of a sticky moment in the kitchen. Prince William recently shared that Kate is a “very good” cook and admitted that he only does a bit of cooking at home.
It's said that in order to feel fresh for her daily appointments the Queen always went to bed at the same time every night, 11pm, and slept for eight and a half hours – meaning she woke at 7.30am each day. It's so simple.
Does Princess Kate cook for her family? Although Princess Kate is a member of the British Royal Family, she is still a modern woman who takes an active role in caring for her family. While she may have some help in the kitchen, the Princess is known to help with everyday food preparation and cooking for her family.
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.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed.
Garlic. It's a well-known fact that the royal family, and the Queen in particular, do not eat garlic. No, they're not vampires (as far as we know...), it's simply because they're constantly meeting and chatting to people, so it's best not to have stinky breath.