Queen's favourite sandwich she 'ate every day' since she was five - and it's very basic
ok.co.ukThroughout her monumental 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II had the opportunity to enjoy the finest food, prepared by some of the world's top chefs.
And, despite having ample opportunities to develop a taste for exotic or quirky foods, the Queen stayed true to her British roots when it came to what she wanted to eat - with one traditional - albeit surprising - English delight reportedly being enjoyed most days for over nine decades.The late Queen's fondness for the tradition of Afternoon Tea has been mentioned several times by ex-royal staff members, with many confirming what the monarch preferred to eat.
Afternoon Tea, as quintessentially English as it gets, is traditionally enjoyed between 3.30pm and 5pm, typically served with a selection of sandwiches, scones, and petite pastries.
Darren McGrady, a former royal chef who worked for the Royal Family for 15 years after receiving his formal training at London's Savoy Hotel, has given us a glimpse into what it was like working for one of the world's most famous women by posting several videos on YouTube.
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