King Charles III likes to eat traditionally
Christmas is a celebration of traditions, and so many people serve the same food every year. This is no different for the British royals, who refrain from experimenting. A former chef to the royal family therefore considers the choice of meal to be "boring".
They have chefs and servants and could have the most exquisite dishes prepared for them. But the Royal Family seems to love Christmas traditionally and therefore, like many other Britons, eats the same thing every year for the festive season. A former chef at court even described the Christmas dinner of King Charles III, Prince William and co. as "boring".
While many people in Germany opt for sausages with potato salad or the more elaborate roast goose, turkeys are often served at Christmas in the UK. This is also the case for the country's most famous family, who spend Christmas in Sandringham. Darren McGrady has now spilled the beans in "OK!" magazine.
"Only traditional turkeys"
McGrady was the personal chef to high-ranking royals for 15 years, catering for Princess Diana and her sons William and Harry from 1993 to 1997. He revealed that the feast of love was not particularly exciting in culinary terms: "It was the same food every year. They're actually boring at celebrations. There was no ham or anything, just traditional turkeys."
He continued: "We cooked three turkeys for the Queen and her family in the Royal Dining Room, one for the children and then more for the 100 or so staff, so everyone had a Christmas dinner." The royals loved the traditional turkey with various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots and roasted parsnips. Cranberry sauce and a chestnut or sage and onion stuffing were also in demand.
Christmas pudding with brandy
According to McGrady, the royal heads treat themselves to a dessert after this "boring" main course. This consists of a Christmas pudding doused in brandy, which is brought into the dining room hot and "flaming". The Queen also opted for tried and tested drinks: a classic gin and Dubonnet cocktail and a glass of Gewürztraminer.
The main day of Christmas in the UK is December 25. At 11 a.m. local time, the royal family traditionally attends the service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, after which the members gather for lunch, which must be finished by 3 p.m. local time.
Because then BBC One is switched on - and the royals, like many other Britons, watch King Charles' Christmas speech. It is his second Christmas speech as King after last year's premiere. The ten-minute message, which usually looks back on the most important events of the year, is recorded in advance.
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The British Royal Family, led by King Charles III and including Prince William, follows traditional Christmas dining practices, much like many other Britons. Darren McGrady, a former chef to the royal family, revealed in an interview that the monarchy's Christmas dinner is typically filled with traditional turkeys.
King Charles III, Prince William, and other royals enjoy a traditional Christmas meal consisting of turkey, various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and roasted parsnips, along with cranberry sauce and stuffing.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, along with the rest of the royal family, indulges in a dessert of Christmas pudding doused in brandy during their Christmas celebrations. This tradition, along with the Queen's preference for a classic gin and Dubonnet cocktail and a glass of Gewürztraminer, continues as part of their annual festivities.
The monarchy's traditional Christmas meal is not restricted to the royals alone, as they also cater to their staff, as revealed by McGrady. The Queen Consort Camilla and other members of the British Royal Family share in this festive feast, which embodies the spirit of Christmas traditions within the monarchy.
Source: www.ntv.de
