Have you ever wondered what Queen Victoria ate for breakfast? Or pondered over George V's preferences for pudding? Straight from the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, this fascinating collection offers an extraordinary insight into royal gastronomy, featuring exclusive photographs, recipes, anecdotes and menus that span three generations of royal dining.

This compilation offers a unique glimpse into the intimate affair of afternoon tea in the Royal Household, as well as the more formal proceedings of a state supper, alongside a brief insight into the history of royal cooking.

Featuring a selection of menus used at actual royal events, alongside a series of exclusive private photographs of the royal family, this new insight into the world of royal dining will give you the inspiration you need to transform your own dinner parties and afternoon luncheons, enabling you to create exquisite dishes and decadent desserts that are truly fit for a king and queen.

A behind-the-scenes look into the spectacular and privileged world of Buckingham palace, Windsor castle and Balmoral.

About the Author

Charles Oliver was born as the son of a royal servant who served at Balmoral during Queen Victoria's reign. He followed in his father's footsteps and worked for the royal household for over sixty years at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Balmoral. It was at the Palace that Charles became fascinated by the royal kitchens, and amassed a considerable collection of royal dining material.

In 1968, three years after his death, his diaries and collections were discovered by newspaper editor turned author, Jack Fishman, but it wasn't until Fishman's death in 1997 that the original manuscript for this book was found. It formed the basis of a never-before-seen glimpse into the life of the royal family during the mid-twentieth century, including snapshots of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and of their young children, along with other rare royal photographs.

Book Information
ISBN 9781786065162
Author Charles Oliver
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint John Blake Publishing Ltd
Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 225mm * 145mm * 21mm