Charles bans foie gras at all UK palaces, says Peta

london: UK animal rights campaign group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said King Charles III has banned foie gras at all royal residences in the country.

There was no immediate comment from Buckingham Palace on Friday when contacted by AFP, which has seen a letter to the group from a royal official.

According to the letter: “I can confirm that foie gras is not purchased by the Royal Household nor served in Royal Residences, and there are no plans for this policy to change.”

It was dated Nov 10 and signed by the Master of the King’s Household, Tony Johnstone-burt.

Peta has long campaigned to outlaw foie gras on ethical grounds due to the force-feeding of ducks and geese to fatten their livers.

It also noted that Charles had previously removed the “despicable product” from royal residences in his previous role as prince of Wales.

“Peta has received confirmation that His Majesty’s compassionate policy extends to Buckingham Palace and all other royal residences,” it said.

As a gesture of gratitude, the group stated that it would be sending the monarch a hamper of imitation “faux gras” made by a vegan chef.

Foie gras pate, which is considered a delicacy and often eaten at Christmas, can currently be imported and sold in the United Kingdom but not produced in the country.

The government had planned to introduce an import ban.

Peta is also pushing for the king to ditch ermine robes made from stoats for his coronation next year and instead use fake fur.

In addition, it wants imitation fur to replace the distinctive bearskin hats worn by the king’s guard.