Queen's son shares 'primary importance' of Royal Family's 5pm daily ritual
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Royal Family is steeped in history and tradition, from holding Coronations at Westminster Abbey since 1066 to placing three fir trees in Marble Hall every Christmas.
But Tom Parker Bowles has now revealed another long-standing ritual that his family have maintained almost daily for 180 years.The 49-year-old, son of Queen Camilla, described this event as having 'primary importance' in the lives of Royals like King Charles.
At 5pm, it's time for 'tea', which isn't dinner per se, but a mini banquet featuring six types of food.Speaking to PEOPLE in an exclusive interview, he explained: "It's not just a cup of tea—it's an entire meal.
There are sandwiches, two different kinds of cake, scones, biscuits, shrimp and eggs."This simple daily ceremony starkly contrasts with the lavish feasts of the past, such as Henry VIII's grand dinners or Edward VII's favourite eight-hour snack preparation.
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