King Charles III's stepson, Tom Parker Bowles, has revealed that the monarch enforces a strict no-waste policy at mealtimes, insisting that leftovers be repurposed and all packaging recycled. The food critic and author, 49, said the King 'appalls waste' and practices what he preaches when it comes to sustainability.
Parker Bowles, Queen Camilla's son, stated: 'There is no waste, everything is recycled, everything is used from the table. If anything is leftover from the dinner, that will be made into something else or appear the next day. Nothing’s allowed to be thrown out.' He added that the King is not just paying lip service but genuinely champions sustainability.
The King has long been an advocate for environmental causes, and last year his charitable fund launched the Coronation Food Project, aimed at reducing food waste and supporting those experiencing food insecurity. Parker Bowles, who regularly appears as a critic on BBC One's MasterChef, described Charles as a 'food hero' and noted their shared interest in food sustainability.
In an update on the King's health, Parker Bowles confirmed that Charles's cancer treatment is going well, saying his 'doctor says the treatment is going well.' He also shared that his mother, Queen Camilla, is coping well, describing her as 'tough.'
Parker Bowles's latest cookbook, Cooking and the Crown, details the history of royal food from Queen Victoria to the present day. He reveals that Charles and Camilla are both 'deeply competitive' foragers for mushrooms at Balmoral, and that the King famously skips lunch, eating dried fruit and honey for breakfast, while Camilla enjoys porridge or yoghurt.
