What is eaten at the coronations of British monarchs – this signature recipe was invented for Charles III

Food has always played an important role in the coronation ceremonies of British monarchs. A sign of prestige, wealth or even a symbolic representation of the values ​​of the new monarch, the dishes served during the coronation banquets have their own history.

So, for example, one of the most generous feasts took place with George IV in 1821. Then seven tons of meat and more than 1600 chickens were prepared for the king and his retinue. The bill for such a table, translated into modern currency, was over £20 million.

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on June 2, 1953, was, on the contrary, quite economical, since the country had not yet fully recovered from the Second World War and was still missing a lot. However, on the solemn day, the rationing laws were relaxed to allow the queen’s subjects to prepare a festive tea. For the coronation itself, a special recipe was created – coronation chicken. It was lightly curried chicken with cream, which later became a favorite sandwich filling.

What is the official coronation recipe prepared for the coronation of Charles III? Vegetarian quiche with organic eggs, spinach, beans and tarragon, created by royal chef Mark Flanagan.

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