There is an ongoing feud between royals Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla, insiders say. Although word on the street is that this is a “food war,” there is evidence that the tensions run deeper.
Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton are reportedly still at odds
According to OK! sources, Camilla opened up about avoiding chili, garlic and peppers, ingredients that are Kate’s favorite. The Queen’s revelation came during a low-key interview with her food writer son, Tom Parker Bowles. There is speculation that this is symbolic of bigger issues between the royals.
Insiders claim that “behind the scenes wars” happen between Camilla and Kate when discussing menus and ingredients for big events.
In the interview, Camilla said she enjoys baked beans on toast and fresh fish and chips. She added, “I can’t bear peppers, raw or cooked. I’m not a fan of offal either, aside from very good liver. And I avoid chili and garlic too, unlike my son.”
Her preferences contrast with Kate’s love of Indian food, including curry. During a conversation with model Neelam Gill in April 2016, Kate said she loved Indian food and its spiciness, unlike her husband. Neelam recalled, “She told me that she loved Indian food so I told her that she’d be fine with the spices.”
Kate mentioned her love of spice again in October 2019 during a reception at the Aga Khan Centre in London prior to an official visit to Pakistan. She said to guests, “It’s so hard cooking curry with the family though. The children have a portion with no spice,” then turned to William, saying, “Yours is medium. And I quite like it hot.”
A palace insider noted, “On the surface, this sounds trivial, but food is just another way Kate and Camilla’s massive differences are playing out. Camilla prides herself on simplicity and tradition, while Kate is much more experimental and outward-looking, and that reflects how they each see the future of the monarchy.”
A source speculates that Camilla feels William and Kate are too much of an influence over Charles and the monarchy, and it’s too soon. “It’s not really about chili or garlic,” the source said. “It’s about control, influence, and who gets to shape what the monarchy looks like next.”
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