Queen Elizabeth II's Pizza Snub: A Royal Family Secret

Queen Elizabeth II, unlike many younger members of the royal family, never developed a taste for pizza. Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who served the family for 15 years, stated that pizza was not part of the Queen's diet during his time at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty typically preferred traditional French-inspired cuisine or simpler meals like grilled fish and vegetables.

In contrast, pizza became a frequent menu item when McGrady cooked for Princess Diana's family at Kensington Palace. He recalled making pizza often for Prince William and even developed a chicken tikka masala pizza recipe to cater to William's love for Indian food. This culinary preference has continued through the generations.

King Charles has been pictured showing an interest in pizza-making, while the Princess of Wales, Kate, has shared that she enjoys making homemade pizza with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Prince George was also seen enjoying pizza at a cricket match in 2023, highlighting its status as a family favorite.

While not considered a foodie, Queen Elizabeth II had a notable fondness for chocolate. McGrady described her as a "chocoholic," always opting for chocolate dishes when available. She shared a particular love for chocolate biscuit cake with Prince William, who even had it served at his wedding.