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Princess Diana’s Chef Says Salmon Became Unwelcome After His ‘Favorite Food’ Tip Spread

The former royal cook recounts charities repeatedly chose salmon based on palace guidance he provided.

Overview

  • In a newly shared YouTube video, Darren McGrady says he told palace callers that Diana loved salmon, which led hosts to serve it at engagements.
  • He recalls Diana arriving hungry and asking not to be served salmon again after encountering it at event after event.
  • McGrady says he corrected course by varying her menus and joked that his later recommendations resulted in a glut of chicken dishes.
  • He describes shifting from Queen Elizabeth II’s rich, cream-based cooking to lighter, lower-fat dishes when he became Diana’s chef.
  • According to McGrady, Diana prioritized healthy eating, usually opting for chicken, fish or vegetarian meals and avoiding beef unless her sons were home.