Royal family keeps tradition with surprising Christmas dish

The British royal family focuses on traditional dishes during Christmas, although one might find one of them surprising. According to "Hello!", the royal menu isn't very diverse but includes certain variations that many food enthusiasts would enjoy.

King Charles III
King Charles III
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For years, Christmas at the British court has followed a set pattern. As reported by "Hello!", the royal family spends this time at Sandringham House in Norfolk. Traditionally, on December 25th, the day begins with a hearty English breakfast. For lunch, turkey with various stuffings is served, followed by a dessert of pudding with 13 ingredients.

The former royal chef, Darren McGrady, revealed that the menu is repetitive. - It was the same meal every year - he said in an interview with "Hello!". The royal table does not offer hams or other dishes, just traditional turkey. Three turkeys were prepared for the royal family and one for the children, as well as turkeys for the staff.

These are the dishes the British royal family enjoys during Christmas

On December 26th, Boxing Day, the royal court serves a buffet breakfast. The main dish is kedgeree, a dish made of smoked fish and rice that traveled to England from India. Although it used to be a breakfast dish, nowadays, the English rather eat it for lunch.

After breakfast, the royal family spends time outdoors, participating in activities such as pheasant shooting or horseback riding. Lunch that day is lighter and consists mainly of cold cuts and salads.

Kedgeree, which surprises with its presence on the royal table, is prepared with smoked fish, rice, and spices. This dish, which arrived in England from India during the Victorian era, has become a staple of the royal holiday menu. It's served with eggs and fresh cilantro, giving it a unique flavor.

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