SECRETS OF THE ROYAL KITCHENS
C5, 9pm FINGER sandwiches cut into four (no crusts), strawberries only if they’re in season, and absolutely no garlic. The Queen knows what she likes and the chefs in the royal kitchens ignore the rules at their peril.
This series is a light-hearted glimpse into the workings of the royal household, this time peeking into the royals’ eating habits past and present.
Chefs reveal insights that will feed the fascinations of anyone who loves the royals. Did you know for example that the Queen likes eating her dinner on a tray watching telly?
We find out about a close shave in the kitchen for a young Prince Harry and a giant pot of boiling water, as well as the political storm that erupted over Meghan and her avocados.
Meanwhile, in news of a bygone era, Queen Victoria enjoyed a huge breakfast, including lamb chops, potatoes, eggs and bacon. Says one biographer: “She really went for it.”