The lives of royals require a multitude of regulations. Not only dealing with the press and appearing in public requires practice. No, Duchess Catherine and Prince William must also adhere to some rules that Queen Elizabeth personally set when eating food.
Duchess Catherine, 40, and Prince William, 40, have to follow many rules and labels at public events, trips and appointments. No wonder, after all, the two represent the British royal family and at the same time Queen Elizabeth, 95. Making a good impression is essential for the royals. It is precisely for this reason that the monarch set up a number of taboos many years ago that all members of the royal family abroad must adhere to. One of these is specific to food consumption.
Duchess Catherine and Prince William are not allowed to taste all dishes
Among other things, the royals should be prohibited from consuming seafood and shellfish during business trips. There is a simple reason behind this: The busy schedule does not allow Kate, William, Prince Charles, 73, or any of the other royals to fail due to food poisoning. Imagine a Duchess Catherine who suddenly turns pale at a reception and has to hurry to excuse herself in order to make it to the bathroom in time. An absolute no-go!
Duchess Catherine and Prince William fly to the Bahamas
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“We don’t want a member of the royal family to have a serious reaction to food poisoning, especially if they’re traveling abroad,” British etiquette expert Grant Harrold told Woman & Home magazine. .
Hosts are informed about the royals’ tastes
In addition to seafood, there are other foods that are banned from public events attended by the Queen. These include garlic and onions. On the one hand, the 95-year-old doesn’t like the strong taste of garlic, on the other hand, she wants to avoid bad breath at events, including in her conversation partners. Therefore, the organizers are informed in good time that no dish with garlic may be served during a visit to the monarch.
It is not yet known whether Kate and William also make such demands on their hosts. What is certain, however, is that they too must adhere to the “no garlic rule” in the presence of the Queen.
Sources used: thesun.co.uk