Weddings and food are a match made in heaven. Add a sprinkle of royalty, and one gets a veritable feast that’s fit for a king…or a queen! 👑💍🍽️
Dishing Out Elegance: Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III 🍾
Grace Kelly’s wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956 was the epitome of glamour. The menu was equally sophisticated, boasting caviar, lobster, and champagne—a trinity of indulgence that complemented the elegance of the day. A cake that stood over five feet tall stole the show, leaving guests with a taste of royal opulence. 🦞🍰✨
Regal Revelries: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 👑
When it came to Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947, austerity was the order of the day due to post-WWII rationing. The wedding cake, dubbed the “10,000 mile cake”, was made using ingredients sent from Australia and South Africa. It stood nine feet tall, a towering symbol of resilience and unity. 🎂🌏🕊️
The main course, Filet de Sole Mountbatten and Perdreau en Casserole (that’s fancy for sole and partridge), reflected the couple’s refined tastes. While simple, the meal was truly fit for royalty! 🐟🍗🍷
A Modern Fairytale: Prince William and Kate Middleton 🕊️
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011 was a breath of fresh air. The couple’s wedding breakfast included a variety of British produce. There was South Uist salmon, Lamb Stockbridge, and Highgrove organic ice cream. The couple’s love for the environment was reflected in the menu. 🐟🥦🍦
Of course, no royal wedding would be complete without a show-stopping cake. The couple chose a traditional fruitcake designed by Fiona Cairns. Eight tiers high, it was adorned with over 900 sugar paste flowers, creating a sweet bouquet that guests wouldn’t forget in a hurry. 🎂🌸💕
The Unconventional Union: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 🥕
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding in 2018 marked a departure from tradition. Their menu showcased the season’s best with grilled English asparagus, garden pea panna cotta, and fricassee of free-range chicken. It was a celebration of fresh, seasonal produce. 🍲🥬🍋
Breaking away from the norm, the couple opted for a lemon elderflower cake instead of the usual fruitcake. With buttercream icing and fresh flowers for decoration, the cake was a sweet, citrusy twist on tradition. 🍋🍰🌼
