Princess Diana's Kitchen Calamity: 12 Firemen Rescued Her!

Princess Diana's culinary skills were not her strongest suit, as revealed by former royal chef Darren McGrady. He recounted an incident where Diana's attempt to cook pasta resulted in a call to the fire department at Kensington Palace.

While Diana and a friend were preparing pasta and sauce, the mixture boiled over, extinguishing the pilot lights on the gas stove. Sensing a gas leak, Diana summoned the fire brigade. Upon their arrival, she humorously noted to McGrady the presence of '12 hunky firemen.'

Despite her kitchen inexperience, Diana was known for her warmth and enjoyed engaging in conversations with the royal staff, particularly in the kitchen. McGrady shared that she would often chat with him while he prepared meals, discussing everything from popular television shows to royal gossip.

McGrady continues to share anecdotes from his time with the royal family, including recipes for Diana's favorite dishes, on his YouTube channel.