Queen's unusual eating habits include well-done steak and 'a whole cake', say former staff

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We all know there are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to cooking for the Queen. From banned foods like starchy carbs to shellfish, sandwich crusts and even garlic - royal chefs are well prepared to serve up something Her Majesty will enjoy, not reject!

Grant Harrold - a butler to Prince Charles at Highgrove House for seven years - was shocked to discover that the Queen isn’t a fan of rare meat, either.

Apparently, it’s very unusual. Mr Harrold told MyLondon: “The Queen likes beef well done, which is really interesting. (When I heard that) I found it quite funny because that's not normal for most people like her. “I find in the world of aristocracy, things are always kind of medium, rare or still kind of walking.” For all the latest royal stories, sign up for OK! 's daily newsletter here.

For some, it’s sacrilege to over cook beef, but there’s a good reason why our monarch prefers it well done. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, dishes containing raw meats such as steak tartare are banned from the menu during royal engagements over food poisoning concerns.