The Queen and King Charles have both been quite public about their favourite breakfast foods - and they're not what you might expect for members of the Royal Family. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters The late Queen Elizabeth was known for her preference for simple meals, often choosing dishes rich in fruits and vegetables over more extravagant options. Surprisingly, she had a fondness for a breakfast choice that might raise eyebrows across the nation.
Charles Oliver, a former Royal household staff member, divulged details about one such favoured meal in his book "Dinner at Buckingham Palace." It appears that unique breakfast tastes are a family trait, as King Charles maintains an unconventional morning routine as well. In his writings prior to the Queen's passing, Oliver noted that the Queen "has been partial to kippers since the war years".
He recounts a charming incident where she and Princess Margaret were enticed by the "compelling aroma" while strolling around Windsor Castle, reports the Mirror . He continues: "They politely knocked on the door and were welcomed into the old-fashion kitchen with its great iron oven range and its frying kippers. Mrs Bruce gave the princesses their first taste of kipper, and showed them how to cook the fish as well," as reported by O.
