Former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed Elizabeth II’s dietary secrets that allowed her to live a long life and stay active even at an advanced age. His words are reported by the Daily Mirror.
McGrady called the main secret of longevity of the queen her balanced diet. It included plenty of seasonal fruit and vegetables, organic produce from the royal estates, and daily afternoon tea. A team of chefs would prepare a personalised menu for her with different options for several days ahead, and the Queen would cross out the dishes she didn’t like.
The chef revealed that Elizabeth II usually started her day with a cup of Earl Grey black tea in the company of a corgi. She would then proceed to breakfast, which took place in the dining room of Buckingham Palace and usually consisted of muesli, yoghurt and toast with jam. Sometimes the Queen would have an omelette with smoked trout instead. Smoked fish was one of Elizabeth II’s favourite dishes from her wartime years and she could eat it for breakfast, as a snack or as a late supper.
