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6 surprising food facts about Queen Elizabeth, according to a former royal chef

Lauren EdmondsJun 4, 2022, 18:33 IST

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest serving British monarch.JOE GIDDENS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

  • Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee take place during the first week of June.
  • Former royal chef Darren McGrady shared little-known details about the Queen's eating habits in his cookbook.
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations take place during the first week of June.

The Queen during her Diamond Jubilee tour.Arthur Edwards/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth ordered scones with her tea daily — but gave them to her corgis instead.

Queen Elizabeth II posing with a corgi in February 1970.Bettmann/Getty Images
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Chefs weren't allowed to cut tea sandwiches into rectangles or squares because they resembled coffins, according to McGrady.

McGrady recalled that cutting tea sandwiches in rectangles or squares could potentially be offensive to Queen Elizabeth II.Getty Images/Pool

The head chef developed menu selections for Queen Elizabeth daily.

Queen Elizabeth reading the menu before dinner is served at a banquet in October 1986.Tim Graham/Getty Images
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The Queen has a well-known love for chocolate but gave up the treat each year for Lent.

Queen Elizabeth cuts a special cake for a celebration prior to Accession Day 2022.Joe Giddens/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth was "particular" about eating fruits in season.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip attend Royal Ascot in June 2011.Anwar Hussein/Getty Images
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McGrady always knew when Queen Elizabeth was ready for lunch at Sandringham Estate's Wood Farm because of her horde of corgis.

Queen Elizabeth walking her dogs at Windsor Castle in April 1994.Julian Parker/Getty Images
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