According to former royal chefDarren McGrady, the family never has any of these items at the table.
However, according toMarie Claire, there’s a set menu in place.
Still, McGrady noted that garlic was one particular item that was not welcome during meals.
“The queen would never have garlic on the menu.
She hated the smell of it, she hated the taste of it,” he stated.
However, shellfish isn’t the only food that royals will avoid on trips.
They also won’t eat rare meats, spicy food, or drink tap water to prevent getting sick.
Foie gras is banned
There is another particular item banned from the food menu.
This method will often go on from anywhere between 12 to 28 days before the animal is eventually killed.
Still, McGrady added that it wasn’t just the formalwear that made dinner fancy.
“All the fine china was brought out.
At the end of the meal, a bagpipe player would walk around the table.”
Well, that’s pretty extreme.
We’re feeling a bit dizzy already.
For example, no one can sit down before Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat.
But there’s another dining rule that could actually end up leaving you hungry.
Dinner companions (royal family included) must mimic Her Majesty’s eating habits throughout the entire meal.
In other words, if the queen stops eating, you must too.
Burrell added that he was shocked by the display.
Instead, protocol dictates that they offer a simple “excuse me” before exiting.
That way, staff will know not to take away their plate by mistake.
However, if placed on her left, one must wait before engaging in dialogue.
The idea is to mix couples up to help with conversation."
According to royal insider Stefanie Jones, the couple’s choice reportedly led to fewer invites to royal dinners.
Well, at least they had each other?
In fact, everyone in attendance is expected to sit where they’re told.
Similarly, theDaily Mailreported there are three rules specific to seating arrangements that all guests must follow.
First, the word “placement” should always be pronounced the French way.
The second is the aforementioned rule that couples should never sit next to one another.
Third, each guest should always remain in their assigned seat to avoid ruining the seat plans.
Additionally, an article fromCBS Newssaid precise work went into planning the state banquet at Buckingham Palace in 2008.
She added, “but the queen has the final say in the seating plan.”
Still, the expert acknowledged that it’s considered acceptable to switch the silverware in modern times.
Also, the handle of the teacup should always be placed at 3 o’clock.
Similarly, while chatting withMarie Claire, etiquette expert William Hanson reaffirmed the aforementioned royal protocols.
As reiterated viaDelish, the royal family follows a specific method when using napkins during a meal.
We can’t argue with that.
