Let's talk about Princess Diana, shall we? We all know she was a rockstar in so many ways—she crushed motherhood, became a global style icon, and touched countless lives with her humanitarian work. But there was one area where she wasn’t exactly a queen: the kitchen. According to her former chef, Darren McGrady, Diana wasn’t just bad at cooking—she was *terrible*. And you know what? That makes her even more relatable. After all, no one can be perfect at everything, right?

McGrady, who worked for Diana from 1982 to 1993, opened up to HELLO! Online about her culinary shortcomings. "She couldn’t cook; the princess was a terrible cook, she really was," he revealed. "I’d actually leave food prepared for her when I wasn’t around. I worked Monday to Friday, and I’d make sure the fridge was stocked with meals for the weekend. Stuffed peppers were one of her favorites for lunch on Saturdays." Imagine being so bad at cooking that your chef feels the need to pre-cook your meals for you. It’s kind of adorable, isn’t it?

From Zero to Hero in the Microwave

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But wait, it gets better—or worse, depending on how you look at it. Diana wasn’t just bad at cooking; she also struggled with reheating food. According to McGrady, he had to get creative to ensure she didn’t burn down the palace. "I’d wrap the food in cling film and even stick a little note on it with the number two written on it," he recalled. "That was her cue to put the dish in the microwave and press the number two button. She was *that* bad!" When the boys were home, McGrady would stick around to cook for the family, but when it was just Diana, he’d leave her with ready-to-eat meals. Talk about going the extra mile for your employer!

Junk Food and Normalcy: Diana's Parenting Style

Despite her culinary challenges, Diana was determined to give her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, a normal childhood. Part of that meant letting them indulge in the junk food they craved. "Princess Diana would say, 'If you want fried chicken or loaded potato skins or hamburgers, that’s fine,'" McGrady shared in a previous interview. However, Diana herself wasn’t one for greasy treats. She’d opt for healthier versions of her boys’ meals, proving that even royals can be health-conscious.

Of course, where there’s junk food, there’s mischief. William and Harry, being the rascals they were, once tried to pull a fast one on McGrady. The chef found a note that read, "Please give the boys pizza tonight instead of chicken," signed with the nanny’s name. But there was a catch—it was written in the handwriting of a six-year-old. "I knew the boys had written it, so I said, 'No, you’re getting chicken tonight,'" McGrady chuckled. Classic sibling shenanigans, royal edition!

Why We Love Diana Even More

What makes Princess Diana so timeless and beloved is her ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Learning that she struggled with something as simple as cooking makes her feel more human, more relatable. Who among us hasn’t stared blankly at a microwave, wondering which button to press? Diana wasn’t just a princess; she was the "People’s Princess," a title she earned through her authenticity and compassion. And now, knowing she couldn’t boil water to save her life? That just makes us love her even more.

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Originally published on our sister site, Woman’s World.