What The Royal Family Really Eat: 20 Recipes From Inside The Palace

Have you ever found yourself wondering what life inside Buckingham Palace is like? Well, you’re in luck. These 20 recipes are adored by the British Royal Family, and the delicious meals and treats are super-easy to whip up at home, too. Here you’ll learn the secret ingredient that William used to woo Kate, what food the Queen loves so much that it travels with her and many other intriguing royal foodie facts. These nuggets offer an inside look at royal relationships, traditions and day-to-day life.

20. Prince Phillip’s Russian delight

Before his death at the age of 99 in April 2021, Prince Phillip lived a life full of love, service and good food. In fact, Hello! reported that the Queen’s husband often cooked meals for the family and was a guru with the grill. But there was one particular meal he loved above all others. And that delicacy, according to ex-Royal Family chef Darren McGrady, was salmon coulibiac.

His favorite dish

McGrady spoke to the Delish website about how Phillip loved tucking into his favorite dish, which originated in the wealthier echelons of Russian and French society. Salmon coulibiac’s essentially a delicious pastry filled with the pink fish and a host of vegetables and spices. A recipe from A Spicy Perspective includes rice, diced mushrooms, spinach, white wine, shallots and dill. Mmm.

19. Meghan Markle’s mouth-watering munchies

Before Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex and was merely a talented actress on Suits, she acquired a taste for something very moreish. What we’re referring to here is poutine. It’s a Canadian delicacy that may not be too healthy but is certainly delicious. And Markle didn’t just tuck into this hearty dish, she learned how to make it perfectly and serve it up.

It should squeak when bitten

So, what’s Markle’s recipe? Well, to make her poutine dish you need French fries, gravy and some cheese curds. And Markle knows exactly how it should taste. “It’s got to squeak when you bite into it. Really,” she told Delish. “The cheese curds should make a squeaking noise when you bite into them or squeeze them. That’s how you know you’ve got the right kind.” Remember, though: no mozzarella!