Articles in “The Royal Tea”

Coronation Chicken, the original 1953 recipe by Constance Spry

Coronation Chicken is a classic British recipe created for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. With tender chicken, a creamy curry-spiced sauce, and a touch of sweetness, it’s perfect for picnics, teas, and vintage-style entertaining. A nostalgic favourite that brings timeless charm to any home

Meghan Markle’s Focaccia Bread recipe - With love, Meghan Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle’s Netflix series - trying her Focaccia recipe and my reflections on the show’s take on homemaking. There’s so much more to the show than just beautiful aesthetics and charming kitchen scenes. It carries a quiet yet powerful message - is this the fresh start she’s been looking for?

What we can all learn from Princess Diana

What can we all learn from the life and legacy of “The People’s Princess”? Diana was a multi-faceted woman, with a complicated life and history but that never stopped her from her mission to put an important character trait to good use…

Pippa Middleton's Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese

Introducing my new blog series, “cooking the books”. Sharing my favourite family recipes from much loved cookbooks and some British heritage hits. First up is Pippa Middleton’s take on Cauliflower Cheese, a comfort food favourite bound to make you feel like royalty - or near enough!

Royal Recipes: Princess Diana's Watercress Soup

Do you ever wonder what dishes Royal ladies like to cook and eat? Perhaps this recipe, given in 1985 from Princess Diana to the wives at RAF Wittering for their charity cookbook might tempt you. Join me as I cook from a recipe as old as I am, and as timeless as Diana herself.

Lessons from a Duchess. How does Kate do it?

It has been a decade since the world witnessed one of the most magical Royal Weddings in recent history, and I make no secret of the fact that I adore the Duchess of Cambridge. She will forever be a great example of a lady, and can teach us so much about what it means to live a graceful, regal life.