41 Royal Family Food Rules You Had No Idea They Have To Abide By
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41 Royal Family Food Rules You Had No Idea They Have To Abide By
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Prince Charles likes his tea prepared a certain way.
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The Queen is very specific about the guest count at dinner parties.
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Dinner is a strictly formal affair.
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They have ways to let the staff know if they're not done eating.
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There are also ways to communicate that they ARE done.
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They use napkins in a very specific way.
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The Queen approves the entire menu first.
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There's never pasta for dinner.
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Nor is there ever shellfish.
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They can't accept food in anything other than a royal capacity.
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But if you offer them food in one of those settings, they can't refuse.
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There is an entire royal team dedicated to seating.
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Dinner party conversations are formulaic.
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When the Queen is done, everyone is done.
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But you're not to leave before then.
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The Queen is cool about this rule though.
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What needs to happen in the Palace, stays in the Palace.
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There is a correct way to hold a teacup.
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They're not to leave lipstick stains.
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The Queen's dogs only eat gourmet.
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Seasonal foods are a must.
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Seriously. The farm-to-table thing is really important.
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The Queen's meals are regimented.
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Regular old table manners are important too.
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There is also a correct way to hold your utensils.
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The Order of Precedence applies to all events, dinner included.
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If a royal wants to swap meals with you, it's polite to do it.
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The Queen can signal she's D-O-N-E with dinner in other ways.
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All other regular, royal rules still apply at meals.
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When in doubt, do what the Queen does.
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Despite everything else, indulging a sweet tooth is cool.
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No garlic. Ever.
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The Queen can bring the kitchen to a screeching halt.
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Mangoes are always kept in the palace.
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There's no eating at unsanctioned events.
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They eat fresh and organic.
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....Although Princess Diana was known to sneak McDonald's.
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No one messes with the Queen's breakfast.
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There's loads of etiquette regarding tea.
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They typically eat what they hunt.
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They're prohibited from drinking tap water while traveling.
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