King Charles and Queen Camilla may have access to almost any meal imaginable, but their former personal chef says their daily plates were far less extravagant than people might expect. Visen Anenden, who served as Charles' head chef for nine and a half years, revealed that the couple favored small portions, traditional dishes and ingredients sourced directly from the royal estates. While Charles had a particular weakness for savory soufflés, Camilla preferred roast chicken and would even visit the kitchen to explain exactly how she liked it prepared.
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Speaking to Heart Bingo Online, Anenden said portion control remained a consistent feature of meals prepared for Charles and Camilla. "The thing with the royals is that they don't eat a lot," the chef explained. "It was always small portions. It's never substantial, loaded plates at all, never."
Even a traditional Sunday roast was reportedly kept relatively light. Rather than filling their plates with several helpings, Charles and Camilla would typically receive two slices of meat, roast potatoes and light Yorkshire puddings.
Anenden believes their smaller meals partly reflect an awareness of their health and public appearance. "I think they control their diet, and they're conscious of how they look and present themselves," he said. "They're very conscious of their diet."

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