The Foods Queen Elizabeth II Almost Never Ate

The global pizza industry was worth upwards of $160 billion in 2020, according to restaurant industry experts at Aaron Allen, but Her Majesty the Queen was not contributing to that number. In fact, former royal chef Darren McGrady told Us Weekly that during his 15-year tenure whipping up meals for HRH, she never indulged in the Italian favorite. However, when he moved to Kensington Palace, he made a variety of pizzas on the regular for the future king, Prince William. 

Another commonly used ingredient that the queen (and as a result, the rest of the royal family) steered clear of is garlic, The National Post reported. This is because their responsibilities require frequent interaction with dignitaries and other important types, so one wouldn’t want to risk the “royal burp,” according to her former chef John Higgins. Onions also reportedly fall on the list of foods to avoid for the same reason. The omission of these aromatic ingredients makes perfect sense for someone in her position. It simply wouldn’t do to have bad breath when interacting with some of the world’s most powerful and influential people!