It is understandable that King Charles III, who grew up in the halls of Buckingham Palace surrounded by cooks, butlers, and footmen, did not do much housework or cooking. However, the story of the King's first encounter with common household items has resurfaced, and it is indeed a delightful one.

According to Tom Bower's biography, Rebel Prince (later republished as Rebel King: The Making of a Monarch), when the King first encountered a wrap and “shuddered,” Queen Camilla had to reassure him. Yes, that's right. [He] went into the dining room and screamed. Fearing the worst, Camilla dashed after him. What is this?”

“What is this?” her husband asked, pointing to the food.

“‘This is clingfilm, darling,’ she replied.”

Apparently Charles had never used Saran Wrap.

In the wake of a new cookbook by Queen Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, the story of his dreaded clingfilm is once again making the royal rounds; in Cooking With the Crown, this accomplished food writer describes his mother and stepfather's eating habits . In an op-ed for the Daily Mail, Camilla's son called the king a “true food hero” for his commitment to “sustainable farming,” adding that “there is no waste at his table.”

The Mail on Sunday reported that, as Parker Bowles confirmed, Prince Charles, who had previously famously skipped lunch, agreed to eat his afternoon snack “with some reluctance” thanks to his wife's insistence.

“He now eats half an avocado to energize him for the day. It's especially important when you're sick,” a source told the paper about Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in early 2024.

No need for the best news 'rap' about his healthy lunch.