Is the Royal Kitchen Losing Its Best Cooks?
Hey there, let me fill you in on something that’s got tongues wagging in the UK. According to insiders at Buckingham Palace, a whopping 14 members of Queen Elizabeth's culinary team have reportedly decided to call it quits. Why, you ask? It seems the workload has become absolutely crushing. Sources tell The Sun that these chefs and kitchen staff are being stretched thinner than ever before, constantly shuttling between royal residences and logging extra hours. It’s like they’re on a never-ending tour, except their stage is a kitchen, and the audience is the royal family.
Let’s break it down. Queen Elizabeth’s official address might still be Buckingham Palace, but these days, she’s spending more time at Windsor Castle, a beautiful spot in Berkshire, England. But that’s not all. You’ve got the next generation of royals—Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, not to mention Prince William and Kate Middleton with their adorable brood. Oh, and don’t forget Prince Harry, and if some reports are to be believed, Meghan Markle too. All of this adds up to a workload that’s getting heavier by the day.
Queen Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace residence.
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The Real Struggles of Royal Chefs
Here’s the kicker: because Queen Elizabeth spends more time at Windsor Castle these days, the chefs are constantly running back and forth between there and Buckingham Palace for various functions. Prince Charles isn’t helping either—he’s known to use the staff for his own events. And let’s not forget the demands from Kensington Palace for Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Harry. Plus, there’s St. James’s Palace dinners to consider. It’s a whirlwind of demands that leaves little room for rest.
According to the source, “Nobody gets any time off or sees their families. It’s too much.” And this isn’t just one or two chefs feeling the pinch—seven of them have already walked out the door, along with other staff members. Some of these chefs are seasoned professionals, and finding replacements won’t be easy. It’s clear that morale is at an all-time low.
What Buckingham Palace Has to Say
Now, Buckingham Palace isn’t sitting idly by. A spokesperson denied any reports of increased staff turnover, stating that the average length of service is nearly seven years. “There’s been no change to the usual turnover of royal kitchen staff,” she told The Sun. But here’s the thing—earlier this year, The Times reported that Sir Christopher Geidt stepped down from his role as the Queen’s Private Secretary, and not long after, Assistant Private Secretary Samantha Cohen handed in her notice too. It seems like there’s a bigger picture here, and it’s not just in the kitchen.
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This story was written by Katie Rosseinsky. It originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
