During an appearance on MasterChef Australia, Camilla (then Duchess of Cornwall) revealed that garlic is another no-go for members of the royal family – apparently, having garlicky breath is unacceptable when in polite company. Former royal chef Darren McGrady confirmed this, saying that Queen Elizabeth II disliked the pungent ingredient and would never have it on the menu.

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The foods and drinks banned from the royal dining table