Princess Diana Served Comfort Foods William Harry Childhood

Princess Diana's former chef, Darren McGrady, shared insights into the meals she preferred for herself and her sons, Princes William and Harry, revealing a strict diet that favored healthy eating with mostly chicken, fish, and vegetarian options, avoiding beef except when her sons were home. For the boys, Diana favored comforting, nursery-friendly dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, mixed grills, burgers, and banana-based desserts, often spoiling them with treats like chocolate and banana flan. McGrady recounted how the menu shifted to accommodate the boys' tastes, including making fat-free versions of her favorite dishes, while also recalling playful moments with the princes in the kitchen, like hide and seek and water gun fights. Diana sometimes took the boys to McDonald's for the experience of Happy Meals and toys, demonstrating her desire to give them a normal childhood despite their royal status. The chef also described how he adjusted from cooking rich, heavy meals for the Queen to lighter, healthier dishes for Diana and her children. These anecdotes highlight Diana's thoughtful and balanced approach to parenting and mealtime within the royal household.