The late Queen Elizabeth II, despite having access to the world's finest delicacies, maintained a simple and distinctly British taste when it came to her favourite snack. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the monarch enjoyed 'jam pennies' daily since childhood.
McGrady, who served the Royal Family for 15 years, revealed in a YouTube video that the Queen was served jam pennies in the nursery as a little girl and continued the tradition for afternoon tea. The snack consists of small, round sandwiches made with bread, butter, and strawberry jam, cut into circles using a cutter. The shape, reminiscent of old English pennies, was chosen due to a superstition that pointed food could bring misfortune to the monarchy.
Another favourite, as disclosed by former royal chef Owen Hodgson, was a tuna mayonnaise sandwich. The Queen reportedly enjoyed this generously buttered, with thin slices of cucumber and a sprinkle of pepper. The crusts were removed and used for breadcrumbs or pudding.
These humble yet cherished treats highlight the late monarch's preference for simple, traditional British fare, a habit she maintained throughout her 70-year reign.
