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Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
King Charles shares love of highly-unusual food he loves to eat with biscuits
While on a royal outing to Lancaster Castle, Charles admitted to his love for a very strange snack during a candid chat with local business owners King Charles has admitted his love for a very unusual snack during a royal engagement to Lancashire, where he spoke candidly with business owners about local produce. Charles visited Lancaster Castle, where he took part in the historic Ceremony of the Keys and spoke to D-Day veterans, before turning his attention to local food vendors. During a candid chat with Butlers' Farmhouse Cheeses owner Gillian Hale that he loves to indulge in eating sheep's cheese on a digestive biscuit. The King smelt a number of the cheeses on display but opted not to try any, while Ms Hale said: "We're going to send some to him later in a goody bag. He was so gracious." Despite his particular taste for sheep's cheese, the indulgent snack is not a regular occurrence for Charles, as he told the BBC in 2022 how he abstains from meat and fish on two days of the week and that he also avoids dairy on one of those days. King Charles has long been a champion of organic foods and sustainable farming practices, opting to follow a largely natural diet for more than 40 years. In 1990, he even launched his own organic range, called Duchy Originals, and has spoken extensively about conservation matters and the importance of maintaining biodiversity in nature. In 2017, Prince Charles warned that the 'very future of humanity' may depend on organic farming, as he addressed the audience at the 70th anniversary of of the Soil Association in London. Charles said his own road to becoming an organic farmer started in the 1980s when he decided to find a way of producing food at his Gloucestershire estate outside of 'conventional and industrialised' agricultural practices. Rumours of the King's other unusual eating habits have been put to rest over the years, with Jeremy Paxman claiming in his 2006 book titled On Royalty that Charles demanded seven eggs to be boiled for him a day by Palace kitchen staff - only eating one to make sure it was cooked to perfection. Charles was forced to hit back at the claims in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Clarence House website, with one reading: 'Does The Prince of Wales have seven boiled eggs cooked for his breakfast but only eat one, as claimed in Jeremy Paxman's book On Royalty?' The royal reply said: 'No, he doesn't and never has done, at breakfast or any other time.' While at Lancaster Castle where Charles candidly shared his unusual snacking preferences, he was also given a neck tie and some gloves for the Queen from Northern Yarn, with business owner Kate Makin saying: 'He was really interested in the regenerative farming and the local wools we use.' The King, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, was greeted at the Lancaster railway station from the royal train by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker. As part of an ancient ceremonial tradition, Charles was also handed the keys to the castle in front of the John O'Gaunt gateway. The reigning monarch has taken part in the Ceremony of the Keys with each visit to the castle since 1851, when the keys were first presented to Queen Victoria, with Queen Elizabeth also receiving the honour in 2015. Despite the warm welcome Charles received at Lancaster Castle by royal fans, a group of anti-monarch protestors were also waiting outside the castle grounds with placards and chants of 'not my king', 'abolish the monarchy' and 'ditch the Duchy'.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Shares Surprising Life Advice During Sweet Moment with 101-Year-Old Veteran
King Charles attended the Ceremony of the Keys at Lancaster Castle, where he gave a 101-year-old veteran some unexpected advice The outing comes amid the monarch's ongoing cancer treatment Queen Elizabeth also took part in the Ceremony of the Keys in 2015, and the event dates back to 1851, when it began with Queen VictoriaKing Charles shared a sweet moment with a 101-year-old centenarian during his latest outing. The royal, 76, attended the Ceremony of the Keys at Lancaster Castle on Monday, June 9, where he greeted visitors and dropped a bit of advice while chatting with a D-Day veteran. The King previously met Richard Brock while visiting Normandy last year, and when he saw him again on Monday, he noted how good 101-year-old Brock looked, The Daily Mail reports. The King told Brock, "You are fantastic," after asking his age, then quipped, "Keep drinking the whiskey." Brock's son Tony said, "He mentioned a nip of whiskey and said to keep taking it," per The Daily Mail. The outing comes as King Charles continues to receive treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, a diagnosis that was shared with the public last year. Despite the health challenge, the King has kept a steady pace of in-person engagements and will lead the royal family at Trooping the Colour on June 14. In April, the King shared another candid — and humorous — moment while visiting Italy. After planting an oak tree at Villa Wolkonsky in Rome, he joked, "Well I do hope that I shall live long enough to see a little bit of growth in the tree." After arriving at Lancaster Castle for his first official visit as monarch, the King — who is also the Duke of Lancaster — participated in a Ceremony of Keys, during which he was given the keys to the castle. The tradition first began in 1851 with Queen Victoria. The King's late mother, Queen Elizabeth, also participated in the ceremony in 2015. Inside the grounds of Lancaster Castle, the King met with local business owners who sell cheese, wool yarns and furniture, and spoke with them about their products, including Gillian Hale of Butlers' Farmhouse Cheeses. The Daily Mail reports that the King smelled some of Hale's cheeses but did not taste them. He did, however, tell her that he especially loves sheep's cheese, which he prefers to eat with a digestive biscuit. Hale said she planned to pass some of her products along to the King after the Lancaster Castle event. "We're going to send some to him later in a goody bag," she said. "He was so gracious." At a reception after the ceremony, the King met with members of St. John's Hospice, staff from the Lancaster Literature Festival and employees from the organization Escape 2 Make, which hosts creative workshops for young people. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! It's no secret that the King enjoys his whiskey — he even has his own line. King Charles released a special version of his Highgrove Royal Gardens whiskey in honor of his 75th birthday in November 2023. He also recently took a trip to Northern Ireland with Queen Camilla, where the pair took shots of whiskey at a bar while taking part in a tasting in March. In a video from the visit shared to X by royal reporter Rebecca English, the King and Queen toasted before knocking back the whiskey. They both fell silent after the shot, which earned plenty of laughter from onlookers at the bar. Read the original article on People
Rhyl Journal
09-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Charles tells veteran to ‘keep drinking whisky' during Lancaster Castle visit
Charles met Richard Brock, who served in the D-Day landings, at a reception at Lancaster Castle on Monday and remembered him from a visit to Normandy last year. After asking Mr Brock's age, the King said: 'You are fantastic.' As he left, he added: 'Keep drinking the whisky.' Mr Brock, who served with the East Lancashire Regiment, said: 'He just told me I was amazing for my age.' His son Tony Brock, who attended the reception with him, said: 'He mentioned a nip of whisky and said to keep taking it.' Charles arrived at the castle shortly before 11am and was greeted by crowds of well-wishers, some who had been waiting since 5am, waving Union flags. Anti-monarchy protesters were also awaiting his arrival and could be heard chanting 'Not my king' as he left his vehicle. The group had a yellow banner which said 'Abolish the Monarchy' and held signs saying 'Not my King' and 'Ditch the Duchies'. Among those keen to see the King were friends Joan Hardcastle, 103, and Barbara Graham, 93, who had come with staff and two other residents from Laurel Bank Care Home. Mrs Hardcastle held a framed photograph of Charles presenting her with her MBE for voluntary services 40 years ago. She said: 'I've seen him several times since. He was fine when I met him, very chatty.' Care home manager Lyndsay Scott said: 'It was Barbara's idea to come. We got here at 9am, we've had flasks of tea and croissants.' After shaking the King's hand as he left the castle at about 1.30pm, Mrs Hardcastle said he had not changed. Donna Simpson, 59, was in tears after meeting the King as he greeted crowds before leaving. She asked him to pass a message to the Prince of Wales, whom she met in Manchester about eight years ago when her daughter Rachel, now 25, was being treated for cancer. She said: 'We met William just after she had a bone marrow transplant. 'She is a veterinary nurse now. She has beaten the odds and I wanted them to know. 'Charles said thank you and he would let them know. I just can't believe that.' Charles took part in a ceremony of keys outside the castle, a tradition which dates back to 1851 when the keys were presented to Queen Victoria and which Queen Elizabeth II participated in in 2015. Once inside the grounds of the castle, which was a prison until 2011, the King met local business owners who were showcasing their work. He expressed his love of cheese, telling Gillian Hale, from Butlers' Farmhouse Cheeses, he loved sheep's cheese on a digestive biscuit. He smelt some of the cheeses she had on display but did not taste any. She said: 'We're going to send some to him later in a goody bag. He was so gracious.' The King was also given a neck tie and some gloves for the Queen from Northern Yarn. Business owner Kate Makin said: 'He was really interested in the regenerative farming and the local wools we use.' Lancashire County Council leader Stephen Atkinson, who was elected last month when Reform UK took control of the authority, spoke to the King about his new role. Mr Atkinson said: 'He asked about my business and how I'm managing now, whether my job is full time.' A Fijian choir formed from the First Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment – made up of serving Fijian Kingsmen, veterans and their family members – performed for the King, who told them he was sad not to have been able to visit the country last year. He said: 'They wouldn't let me go, I was desperate to go there.' Before the King left, he unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit, made by sculptor Alan Ward, who has a studio in the castle.
North Wales Chronicle
09-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Charles tells veteran to ‘keep drinking whisky' during Lancaster Castle visit
Charles met Richard Brock, who served in the D-Day landings, at a reception at Lancaster Castle on Monday and remembered him from a visit to Normandy last year. After asking Mr Brock's age, the King said: 'You are fantastic.' As he left, he added: 'Keep drinking the whisky.' Mr Brock, who served with the East Lancashire Regiment, said: 'He just told me I was amazing for my age.' His son Tony Brock, who attended the reception with him, said: 'He mentioned a nip of whisky and said to keep taking it.' Charles arrived at the castle shortly before 11am and was greeted by crowds of well-wishers, some who had been waiting since 5am, waving Union flags. Anti-monarchy protesters were also awaiting his arrival and could be heard chanting 'Not my king' as he left his vehicle. The group had a yellow banner which said 'Abolish the Monarchy' and held signs saying 'Not my King' and 'Ditch the Duchies'. Among those keen to see the King were friends Joan Hardcastle, 103, and Barbara Graham, 93, who had come with staff and two other residents from Laurel Bank Care Home. Mrs Hardcastle held a framed photograph of Charles presenting her with her MBE for voluntary services 40 years ago. She said: 'I've seen him several times since. He was fine when I met him, very chatty.' Care home manager Lyndsay Scott said: 'It was Barbara's idea to come. We got here at 9am, we've had flasks of tea and croissants.' After shaking the King's hand as he left the castle at about 1.30pm, Mrs Hardcastle said he had not changed. Donna Simpson, 59, was in tears after meeting the King as he greeted crowds before leaving. She asked him to pass a message to the Prince of Wales, whom she met in Manchester about eight years ago when her daughter Rachel, now 25, was being treated for cancer. She said: 'We met William just after she had a bone marrow transplant. 'She is a veterinary nurse now. She has beaten the odds and I wanted them to know. 'Charles said thank you and he would let them know. I just can't believe that.' Charles took part in a ceremony of keys outside the castle, a tradition which dates back to 1851 when the keys were presented to Queen Victoria and which Queen Elizabeth II participated in in 2015. Once inside the grounds of the castle, which was a prison until 2011, the King met local business owners who were showcasing their work. He expressed his love of cheese, telling Gillian Hale, from Butlers' Farmhouse Cheeses, he loved sheep's cheese on a digestive biscuit. He smelt some of the cheeses she had on display but did not taste any. She said: 'We're going to send some to him later in a goody bag. He was so gracious.' The King was also given a neck tie and some gloves for the Queen from Northern Yarn. Business owner Kate Makin said: 'He was really interested in the regenerative farming and the local wools we use.' Lancashire County Council leader Stephen Atkinson, who was elected last month when Reform UK took control of the authority, spoke to the King about his new role. Mr Atkinson said: 'He asked about my business and how I'm managing now, whether my job is full time.' A Fijian choir formed from the First Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment – made up of serving Fijian Kingsmen, veterans and their family members – performed for the King, who told them he was sad not to have been able to visit the country last year. He said: 'They wouldn't let me go, I was desperate to go there.' Before the King left, he unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit, made by sculptor Alan Ward, who has a studio in the castle.
Powys County Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Charles tells veteran to ‘keep drinking whisky' during Lancaster Castle visit
The King has praised a 101-year-old veteran as 'amazing' and told him to keep drinking whisky during a visit to Lancashire. Charles met Richard Brock, who served in the D-Day landings, at a reception at Lancaster Castle on Monday and remembered him from a visit to Normandy last year. After asking Mr Brock's age, the King said: 'You are fantastic.' As he left, he added: 'Keep drinking the whisky.' Mr Brock, who served with the East Lancashire Regiment, said: 'He just told me I was amazing for my age.' His son Tony Brock, who attended the reception with him, said: 'He mentioned a nip of whisky and said to keep taking it.' Charles arrived at the castle shortly before 11am and was greeted by crowds of well-wishers, some who had been waiting since 5am, waving Union flags. Anti-monarchy protesters were also awaiting his arrival and could be heard chanting 'Not my king' as he left his vehicle. The group had a yellow banner which said 'Abolish the Monarchy' and held signs saying 'Not my King' and 'Ditch the Duchies'. Among those keen to see the King were friends Joan Hardcastle, 103, and Barbara Graham, 93, who had come with staff and two other residents from Laurel Bank Care Home. Mrs Hardcastle held a framed photograph of Charles presenting her with her MBE for voluntary services 40 years ago. She said: 'I've seen him several times since. He was fine when I met him, very chatty.' Care home manager Lyndsay Scott said: 'It was Barbara's idea to come. We got here at 9am, we've had flasks of tea and croissants.' After shaking the King's hand as he left the castle at about 1.30pm, Mrs Hardcastle said he had not changed. Donna Simpson, 59, was in tears after meeting the King as he greeted crowds before leaving. She asked him to pass a message to the Prince of Wales, whom she met in Manchester about eight years ago when her daughter Rachel, now 25, was being treated for cancer. She said: 'We met William just after she had a bone marrow transplant. 'She is a veterinary nurse now. She has beaten the odds and I wanted them to know. 'Charles said thank you and he would let them know. I just can't believe that.' Charles took part in a ceremony of keys outside the castle, a tradition which dates back to 1851 when the keys were presented to Queen Victoria and which Queen Elizabeth II participated in in 2015. Once inside the grounds of the castle, which was a prison until 2011, the King met local business owners who were showcasing their work. He expressed his love of cheese, telling Gillian Hale, from Butlers' Farmhouse Cheeses, he loved sheep's cheese on a digestive biscuit. He smelt some of the cheeses she had on display but did not taste any. She said: 'We're going to send some to him later in a goody bag. He was so gracious.' The King was also given a neck tie and some gloves for the Queen from Northern Yarn. Business owner Kate Makin said: 'He was really interested in the regenerative farming and the local wools we use.' Lancashire County Council leader Stephen Atkinson, who was elected last month when Reform UK took control of the authority, spoke to the King about his new role. Mr Atkinson said: 'He asked about my business and how I'm managing now, whether my job is full time.' A Fijian choir formed from the First Battalion of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment – made up of serving Fijian Kingsmen, veterans and their family members – performed for the King, who told them he was sad not to have been able to visit the country last year. He said: 'They wouldn't let me go, I was desperate to go there.' Before the King left, he unveiled a plaque commemorating his visit, made by sculptor Alan Ward, who has a studio in the castle.
