Queen Camilla's son reveals she's "probably" the first queen to ever perform a rather ordinary task
Queen Elizabeth 2 was known for her grandmother's presence and public service life, but there is one activity you won't find her doing in the palace — something Queen Camilla has done on a daily basis for decades.
Speaking to Discover Britain magazine, Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles revealed that it is very likely that his mother made a history of the simple act of cooking a meal. "It's probably true that my mother is the first queen to ever cook," he shared.
The famous food writer— who recently released the Royal Cookbook, Cook & Crown—his mother "does not cook much now, but cooks for two children for 20 years and is very good.
Of course, Queen Camilla grew up outside the walls of the palace, so it was an ordinary job to whip up dishes for the family. But the former Queen, who, like Queen Victoria, did not have the same "commoner" background, would not have had to learn how to cook a meal.
It is well documented that Queen Elizabeth 2 did not cook, and she has a palace kitchen ready to serve her
As for Parker Bowles— he and sister Laura Lopez were like "terrified but awestruck puppies" during an accidental run-in with Queen Elizabeth. His new cookbook contains recipes ranging from the days of Queen Victoria to the present — and he admitted that he had never been a cook before.
He told Discover Britain that he was "always fascinated" by the world of royal food. However, the food writer admitted that he "avoided the subject" until now "for obvious reasons" waiting for his mother to release the book until she became Queen.
"Queen Victoria and Edward 7 would have had 12 dishes for lunch and rich tea," the author shared, "they also liked good English food."
But even though the lavish meals of the royal age have passed, he stressed that his latest release is a "used and splattered cookbook" like Queen Camilla's famous chicken soup.
As for his stepfather, King Charles, Parker Bowles called the monarch a "British food hero" and praised his knowledge of agriculture.
"He's been talking about heritage fruits and vegetables and rare varieties for years, so he's really well informed when talking to farmers," the food critic said.
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