Since he ascended the throne, King Charles has proven to be a rather unadventurous eater. He likes to eat seeds for breakfast. He thinks lunch is a “luxury”. His favourite snack is so bland, it’s basically the gastronomic equivalent of a beige cardigan. He doesn’t like chocolate. His chosen coronation dish was so dull, it could probably have legally qualified as a sedative.

But now we know what his favourite recipe is, we’re starting to reassess our previously rather low opinion of His Majesty’s tastes. 

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What is King Charles’ favourite dish?

The King, like most royals, likes to shoot things. Luckily, this penchant doesn’t extend to people. However, it has given him a taste for wild game. So much so that our monarch’s favourite recipe is apparently – cue royal trumpet fanfare – pheasant crumble pie. 

This was revealed in an issue of Country Life magazine, which sounds like the kind of thing the royals would like to read on the toilet. If they actually went to the toilet. Which, of course, they don’t. 

He has apparently also invented a recipe of his own, making moussaka with grouse instead of lamb, calling it “groussaka”. Oh well done, Sir. I see what you did there. 

This is all very encouraging stuff from a man who will only eat eggs that have been boiled for exactly four minutes. 

While we were undertaking this searing investigative report, we also stumbled across the ultimate royal #squadgoal. Several years ago, a royal staffer revealed that, when enjoying cheese and biscuits, His Majesty will only eat biscuits that have been pre-warmed to a certain temperature. His staff keep a special warming pan on hand for this very purpose. 

You can keep your pheasant crumble. We’re holding out for a life where our crackers have their own personal valet. 

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