Imagine this: you're Queen for a day, and you have the freedom to order anything you want for breakfast. Maybe it's a platter of freshly baked pastries, creamy scrambled eggs topped with the finest smoked salmon, or endless servings of that perfectly toasted avocado toast that's been gracing social media feeds for years. But for Queen Elizabeth, her morning meal is surprisingly down-to-earth and practical. Let's dive into what she really eats to start her day.
In a recent interview, Darren McGrady, the former royal chef who cooked for Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry over a 15-year span, spilled the beans on Her Majesty's breakfast habits. According to McGrady, "breakfast was very simple for Her Majesty. She’d serve herself some Kellogg’s cereal from a plastic container, along with a cup of Darjeeling tea." That's right—Queen Elizabeth begins her day with a cup of tea and, we assume, a bowl of cornflakes served from a humble Tupperware container. And if you think that's not quirky enough, it's worth noting that she also enjoys a morning cocktail of gin and Dubonnet. Talk about a woman who knows how to keep things real!
A Royal Touch of Simplicity
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McGrady elaborated on the topic of the "plastic container" in other parts of the interview, shedding more light on the Queen's preference for practicality over grandeur. "People always think the Queen eats off gold plates with gold cutlery," he told Marie Claire. "Sure, that happens sometimes... but at Balmoral, she’d serve herself fruit from a bright yellow plastic Tupperware container." It’s a vivid image, isn’t it? A queen using Tupperware—something we can all relate to. This anecdote is sure to make its way into an episode of The Crown sooner or later!
A Touch of Extravagance Amidst Simplicity
Despite her preference for simple dining, McGrady also shared a story about a particularly lavish dish Queen Elizabeth once enjoyed. "She once ate off a marble dish adorned with three gold horses. The dish was encrusted with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, valued at over $656,000 thirty years ago," he revealed. It’s a reminder that balance is key—whether you're a queen or not.
More Royal Dining Secrets
McGrady’s interview didn’t stop at breakfast. He also shared insights into the royal family's broader culinary preferences. For instance, the Queen reportedly avoids garlic, while Princes William and Harry were big fans of McDonald’s when they were younger. "One day, Princess Diana walked into the kitchen and said, 'Cancel lunch for the boys. I’m taking them out to McDonald’s,'" McGrady recalled with a chuckle. "The boys absolutely loved it—they may have been royal princes, but their taste buds were just like any other kids’." It's a heartwarming reminder that even royalty enjoys the simple pleasures of life.
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This article was penned by Katie Rosseinsky and originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
