What's Missing from Coronation Menu Thanks To Queen Camilla – and Why?

In just a few days, the official coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla will take place.

Among the many details that have to be prepared carefully for the ceremony, the menu is on everyone's minds, as every item on the list must be designed and prepared thoughtfully, with much attention to the tastes and preferences of the King and Queen Consort.

This attention to detail may seem bizarre to those people who are not familiar with the royal family and their ceremonial practices, but Charles' coronation is the most important event in the UK's recent history, so even minor things matter. Moreover, some British people may like to cook the dishes that will be served to the royalty on the day, thus showing their solidarity and bonding with the country's ruling family.

Most importantly, the food served at King Charles' crowning event will become one of the symbols of his reign — so clearly, the importance of the coronation menu cannot be underestimated.

A food critic and Camilla's son from her first marriage, Tom Parker-Bowles has recently revealed that certain ingredients have been banned from the coronation menu. In particular, food at the ceremony will not have any garlic or chili in it — and it's not hard to guess why.

The royal family and their guests do not want to have bad breath after their festive lunch, so garlic isn't a suitable option. Besides, Camilla doesn't seem to like spicy food at all, as it can be potentially bad for one's health, so chili is also absent from the list of ingredients.

Furthermore, it looks like the country's main luncheon will not feature Coronation Chicken, which became an iconic coronation dish after its introduction at Elizabeth II's crowning ceremony in 1953. Parker-Bowles pointed out that the original recipe was nice and simple, using only some chicken and delicate curry-based sauce, but over the years, the dish has evolved into a veritable abomination, with mayonnaise and even raisins added in large quantities.

Instead of chicken, the special Coronation Quiche is sure to be on the royal table, filled with cream, spinach, tarragon, fava beans, and cheddar cheese. Vegetarians should be excited to learn that this meat-free dish will be the signature item on the coronation menu!

Charles and Camilla's crowning ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 6, followed the next day by the Coronation Great Lunch. The coronation will be televised on both the BBC and CBS.

Source: The News Agents