As much as it is a big deal to be part of the royal family, it sure is not a piece of cake. There re hundreds of rules and regulations that every member of the royal family has to abide by, and some of them will make you thank your stars that you are not part of it.
One such rule is the ban on garlic and onions. Yes, you read that right.
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Just like in Jainism, members of the royal family are not forbidden to eat garlic and onions, according to the Scottish Daily Express. It remains unclear whether this rule is in place due to a hatred of spices or if it’s a well-thought-out decision.
Garlic is simply banned at Buckingham Palace.
The rule has been the subject of rumours for a long time now, but speculation was shattered when Cornwall’s Duchess, Camilla Parker Bowles, and Master Chef Australia appeared.
When asked about food restrictions in the royal family, Bowles said, “I hate to say that, but garlic. Garlic is a no-no.”
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This was also confirmed by Darren McGrady, who served as royal chef at Buckingham Palace for almost 15 years. Speaking to RecipesPlus, Darren said: “There will never be garlic on the Queen’s menu.”
Based on several media reports, the main reason for the royal family’s adherence to such a rule is that the royal family has to meet many people. They meet and talk with a lot of people, and in order to avoid the possibility of having bad breath, garlic is banned for the members of the royal family.
The royal family and the United Kingdom are set to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee on June 2. To mark the occasion, a four-day bank holiday will be celebrated across the country.
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