Former royal chef reveals what Trump could serve King Charles during US visit

A former royal chef has lifted the lid on what US President Donald Trump could serve King Charles and Queen Camilla during their state visit this month. The King and Queen will embark on the four-day trip in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain, and are set to be guests of honour at a White Hall banquet on April 28.

Darren McGrady, former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Prince William and Harry, said the “best of America” would be on offer at the prestigious dinner. “America has some incredible produce,” he told Fox News. “But having said that, the palace would have been in touch, saying, ‘King Charles is not a great lover of chocolate, but the Queen loves chocolate.’ Anything with chocolate on the menu, Camilla will love.” Mr McGrady said the menu will likely be crafted around the senior royals’ tastes, and particularly the King’s famed love of sustainable, locally-sourced produce.

“It’s seeing goods coming into season, like asparagus, artichokes, peas, spinach and broccoli,” he explained. “The King would be absolutely thrilled if any of those were on the menu.”

He added that the monarch was also known to favour a cheese course, as well as honey, grilled vegetables, risottos and lamb.

“There’s incredible lamb [available in the US],” Mr McGrady said. “He would be honoured if there was lamb.”

While Mr Trump may be hoping to impress the King and Queen with America’s culinary fare, tensions could still be high during the visit following the US President’s controversial comments on Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and his criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer’s reluctance to become involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Mr Trump told reporters he planned to talk to the King about “everything” during the state visit, including the future of NATO, which he has repeatedly lambasted since the Iran war broke out on February 28.

He also previously said that the royal trip could “absolutely” mend relations with the UK and hailed the King as a “great man”, in stark contrast to Britain’s Prime Minister, who he has derided as weak and indecisive.

The US administration’s criticisms of its European allies have also shown no sign of abating as the state visit draws closer, with defence secretary Pete Hegseth arguing this week that America deserved allies “who are loyal” and understand that international relationships are “not a one-way street”.