GBB's Prue Leith's verdict on King Charles' Coronation Quiche - 'no soggy bottom'

Queen Consort Camilla’s son has revealed the foods that she would have banned from the Coronation Day menu. Food critic Tom Parker Bowles discussed what sorts of dishes would be fit for a King and Queen on the big day when he appeared on The News Agents podcast. The 48 year old writer also gave his verdict on Coronation Chicken – the dish invented to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II taking the throne in June 1953 – describing it as "really horrible" now, despite it being something "quite nice and probably quite exotic for the 50s".

Prince Harry ‘wanted to hear from King Charles directly’ about his Coronation invitation but it did not happen that way, a friend reportedly claimed. The Duke of Sussex instead received an email from his father’s officer about the big day, reports suggested. It was confirmed last week that Harry, 38, will attend the momentous occasion on 6 May - but wife Meghan Markle will miss it, instead staying at home in Montecito, California with their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.

On what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 97th birthday, King Charles III shared a tribute to his late mother on a bittersweet day for the Royal family. The Royal family's official Twitter and Instagram accounts posted a picture of the late Queen, which was taken just months before her death in September last year.

King Charles III's coronation next month. Charles' estranged son, Prince Harry, will be attending the historic event solo, his older brother,Prince William, has «no interest» in speaking to the author ahead of the festivities, a source tells ET.A source close to the royal family tells ET, “William is still upset about Harry’s book.

Queen Consort Camilla will be "absolutely terrified" on Coronation Day because she will want everything to go to plan, her former butler has claimed. The 75 year old royal is not in the relationship with King Charles for the pomp and ceremony and would rather be doing something else, according to Grant Harrold.

Meghan Markle is missing King Charles’ Coronation because of the “scrutiny” she would face if she attended, a close friend reportedly said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, is skipping the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, although it was confirmed last week that husband Prince Harry will be there.

Katy Perry is preparing for a big performance. A source tells ET that the 38-year-old singer is implementing healthy habits before she takes the stage at King Charles III's coronation concert next month.«Katy is very honored to be performing at the Coronation Concert.

Queen Consort Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, refers to King Charles III as his stepfather? And it also appears Tom's not yet used to the idea of his mom being called the queen.Those were just some of the insightful details Tom offered Thursday in a rare interview on the Apple News podcast. Tom, a food critic, revealed that his mother detests chili, massive spice and garlic and that she's a good cook with an ardent interest in fresh vegetables.

because of his ears and his position in the royal family.Charles’ ex-classmate wrote an essay for the Telegraph recently in which he alleged that it was “common knowledge” at the school that the young prince, now 74, was being picked on.There was one instance where Stonborough — who met him when the royal was 13 — recalled seeing the actual taunting take place at a rugby game.“A couple of the boys decided it would be funny to ‘do’ him. This meant punching him, pulling his ears, all out of sight in the scrum,” he wrote for the British outlet.“[Charles] never said a word.

King Charles’ coronation will take place on May 6, and Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Lionel Richie are set to perform at the musical celebration the following day.

mother’s forthcoming coronation with husband King Charles.The food critic, 48, first touched upon the reported “Not My King” protests that are set to go down on May 6 in the United Kingdom — the date of the monarchs’ crownings.“Everyone has the right to think what they want,” he told the News Agents podcast in a recent interview.“We live in, thankfully, a free country,” Parker Bowles explained, adding that if citizens want to protest “that’s their right to do so.”He continued: “You’re allowed to protest. We all are allowed to have different views and I think that makes for an interesting and civilized country.”The “Let’s Eat: Recipes from My Kitchen Notebook” author also gave his two cents about whether it will be weird to see Camilla, 75, as queen.“Not really because she’s still my mother,” he noted.

After becoming King following the tragic death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September, King Charles III is gearing up to be crowned during his coronation ceremony later this month. The historic event will take place on 6 May and will be the first coronation to take place in the country since the 1953 coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen’s bridesmaid Lady Pamela Hicks has not been invited to King Charles's coronation, her daughter India Hicks has said. In a post on Instagram, the designer and former fashion model revealed that Buckingham Palace had told her mother that she would not be invited to the coronation due to their decision to slim down the guest list. She said that the Palace rang her mother to give her the news.

Prince Harry is said to have issued a series of demands ahead of the King’s Coronation in light of the once senior royal accepting his father’s invite Earlier this month it was confirmed that the Duke of Sussex will be flying over to the UK from America to attend King Charles’ highly anticipated Coronation, but without his wife Meghan Markle in tow. The former Suits actress is believed to have been invited to the affair, but has opted to stay stateside to look after her and Harry’s young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Buckingham Palace have added a special Friday "reception" to King Charles III's Coronation weekend plans, it is claimed.  It's said the event will kick off on Friday 5th May ahead of the main Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th, which is said to be including both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the programme despite the Duchess of Sussex staying in the US. The Friday event is said to cater for a group of VIPs, some of which won't have received an official invitation to the main event the following day.

told People. Markle, 41, will stay behind at their California home with their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet while Harry, 38, attends his father’s big day solo. “What they wanted wasn’t achieved,” the insider continued. “But at the end of the day, he’s going there to support his dad.”Relations have been tense between the couple and the rest of the royal family since Harry’s controversial memoir “Spare” became a hit, detailing incidents such as an alleged fight with his brother Prince William, 40, and media manipulation from his father, Charles, 74.The autobiography also made it clear there’s no love lost between Harry and his stepmother, Camilla.

Meghan Markle wants to heal the rift with the Royal Family for the sake of her children Archie and Lilibet, a source has claimed. Prince Harry and Meghan’s relationship with members of The Firm has been strained since the couple decided to step back from senior royal duties in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went on to give a damaging interview to Oprah Winfrey in 2021 - which was followed up at the end of last year with their controversial Netflix documentary.

same day his grandfather will be officially crowned and anointed in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey.While the eyes of the world will be on the royal proceedings, royal columnist Lee Cohen claims the Sussexes may make a grab for the limelight by holding a competing celebration for their son.“It’s terribly petty, but the Sussexes, who no longer have their royal platform, seem to relish any opportunity to attempt to upstage a royal occasion,” Cohen told the Express. “It’s not as if the royal family seek occasions to upstage the antics of the Sussexes, quite the opposite.”Last week it was revealed that Archie won’t be in attendance at Charles’ coronation.

In this commemorative edition of OK!, we bring you everything you need to know about King Charles III's historic coronation, while also delving into the rich history of coronations past, and the significance of the pomp and pageantry that will be on display.

Prince Edward has tried King Charles’ new “Coronation Quiche” as the recipe for the dish was officially revealed. The 59 year old royal - who was officially made Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday last month - joined The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith in trying the official coronation pastry at a special Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by faith leaders from across the country.

On May 6 the eyes of the world will be on King Charles as he is officially crowned King in a centuries old ceremony. And in a bid to ensure everything goes perfectly, OK! magazine can reveal the King is using an 'exact copy of Westminster Abbey' to practise the Coronation in private.

“olive branch” to the estranged Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.The monarch has prominently featured a photograph of the controversial Duke and Duchess of Sussex in his official coronation souvenir program. Markle’s appearance is raising eyebrows considering she’s infamously not attending the historic May 6 event.The fun family photo was actually snapped in Clarence Gardens in 2018 for Charles’ 70th birthday, which explains the absence of Harry and Meghan’s babes Princess Lilibet, 1, and Prince Archie, 3.Of course some social media watchdogs are cattily calling out the dated image.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have personally chosen a “Coronation Quiche” recipe that includes an ingredient loved by A-list celebs - edamame beans. The Royal Family’s official Twitter account has shared the recipe for the open baked savoury tart that can be made for the Big Lunches set to be held to mark the King and Queen Consort's crowning. It features cheddar cheese, spinach, tarragon and either broad or soya beans - also known as edamame.

Prince Harry's security will be assessed on a “case-by-case basis” amid a “huge policing operation" for King Charles’ Coronation. Policing minister Chris Philp said he hopes the high profile crowning of the King and the Queen Consort Camilla in just over three weeks’ time will be similar in success to the “fantastic” handling of the late Queen’s funeral.

The official souvenir programme for the Coronation of King Charles features a happy family photo that sees the King with his son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle - this is despite the fact that Meghan has declined the invitation to the historic event. Among the photos printed in the programme, which went on sale on Monday 17 April is one of the royal family celebrating Charles, then the Prince Of Wales's 70th birthday back in 2018.The photo saw the now-King sat with his wife Camilla, and surrounded by his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and his daughter-in-laws Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry will be in attendance at King Charles III's historic coronation, it's unlikely he'll be playing much of a role in his father's big day.ET recently spoke with royal expert Eloise Parker, who shared some insights on what will likely go down between Harry and Charles during the grand ceremony on May 6.«I fully expect Prince Harry to be very much on the sidelines during this ceremony,» Parker shared. «This ceremony is all about King Charles III and the Queen Consort, so I would expect even the Duke and Duchess of Wales, William and Kate, will also be at the sidelines for this [event].»It was recently revealed that Harry will be attending the coronation alone — while his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children -- Prince Archie, 3, and Princess Lilibet, 1 — will remain at home in California."[There was] some surprise that Harry is going alone, [but] not so much when you realize that it's his son Archie's birthday the very same day," Parker explained. «So Meghan is in fact going to be staying home in California to celebrate that birthday, which is perhaps quite convenient given the tensions between the two families right now.»While Harry will be there solo — and likely will be mostly out of the spotlight — Parker said it is «impossible to believe there's not gonna be some amount of tension, given just how intimate Harry's revelations were for the entire family in his book, .»«I think this is the first time they're gonna be in person since the launch of that book,» Parker added.However, for Harry, the amount of fanfare and celebration being paid to his father at the coronation will likely allow him a bit of relief from the pressure of attention.«There's going to be thousands of people around, all needing

The eve of the King’s Coronation will be marked by a glittering Buckingham Palace reception attended by foreign royalty. Princess Beatrix, the former queen of the Netherlands, has confirmed her attendance at the event, expected to be hosted by Charles, alongside her granddaughter and heir to the Dutch throne Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange.

Prince George is making history!The palace recently announced that Prince William and Kate Middleton's oldest son is set to serve as a page of honor at the crowning ceremony during his grandfather, King Charles III's, coronation on May 6, and according to, the 9-year-old's role is historic.According to the publication, George's role marks the first time in modern history that a royal who is a future monarch is involved in the service. George, who is second in line to the throne, is the youngest future king to have a role in the ceremony.A Kensington Palace spokesperson told ET, «We’re all very excited about Prince George’s role in the Coronation.

Prince Harry held peace talks with his father before confirming his attendance at next month’s Coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla, according to reports. Following the release of the explosive Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan and the Duke of Sussex’s memoir Spare, it was unclear whether the youngest son of King Charles would be flying back to the UK with Meghan Markle for the Coronation.

Lionel Richie is going to be keeping the party going all night long when it comes time for King Charles III's forthcoming coronation.The iconic singer and judge walked the carpet at the 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday -- a star-studded gala honoring acclaimed science and mathematics luminaries -- and he spoke with ET's Denny Directo about being asked to perform at the historic Royal event.«It's an honor,» Richie said. «I mean, first of all, when you've been in the business a long time, and, of course, when you get an invitation like this, the answer is absolutely.»«We've been friends a long time, I've known him a long time, but to be asked is the whole thing,» Richie added, referring to King Charles — who Richie has worked alongside for many years as the founding Global Ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a charity Charles began when he was the Prince of Wales that seeks to help young people struggling to get their lives on track.Richie's friend and co-star, Katy Perry, was also announced as a performer at the grand coronation ceremony, set to be held on May 6, and Richie exclaimed, «Katy and I are going to represent,.

Prince Harry attending King Charles III's coronation. Last week, the palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex would be attending the historic event, although his wife, Meghan Markle, will be at home in California celebrating their son, Arichie's birthday.However, according to a source, members of the royal family still have thoughts. «Relationships between Harry and Meghan and the family are still very tense,» a source tells ET. «The family will be cordial because the King wants his son at his Coronation but there will be no meaningful conversation as there’s still a lack of trust given the revelations in his book and the Sussexes Netflix documentary and the allegations in the Oprah interview.»Another source shared that the family is still surprised that the Duke is attending without his wife.Adding, «There were still several members of the family who expressed surprise she had decided to stay home.»Buckingham Palace confirmed to ET that Prince Harry will be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6.

Sunday Times Rich List.His alleged net worth surpasses that of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September at the age of 96. Last year, the Sunday Times calculated her net worth to be £370 million – about $460 million USD. The Post reached out to reps for the royal family for comment.

As the reigning monarch, it comes as no surprise that King Charles III boasts a huge fortune, and new analysis has revealed his personal fortune to be £600 million. The 74 year old, who will be officially crowned at his Coronation on 6 May, has amassed millions over the years, with the Duchy of Cornwall now valued at more than £1 billion.

Before he accepted the invitation to King Charles' Coronation, Prince Harry had a 'heart to heart' with his father, according to reports. Harry, 38, and Charles, 74, reportedly ended months of no contact to discuss the Coronation, with sources claiming there is a “willingness and wanting to mend on both sides”.

Markle will stay behind in their expansive mansion in California.The ceremony falls on the birthday of the couple’s son, Archie, who is turning 4. It’s rumored that the conflicting schedule is the duchess’ reasoning for not traveling to London.Speaking Friday on Sky News, writer Sophie Elsworth took a jab at Markle, arguing she is “obsessed with being in the media” and “dominating headlines.”“I can’t believe that woman is not going because she’s obsessed with herself,” Elsworth said, claiming Brits are “rejoicing” that the former “Suits” actress will be “staying well away” from the festivities.Elsworth said it’s a “good decision” that Markle, 41, is not attending, considering how Londoners “despised” the pair at the Queen’s Jubilee last year.The coronation comes months after the publication of the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell memoir “Spare” and the premiere of the couple’s unflattering Netflix docuseries.Markle and Harry, 38, reportedly inked a $100 million deal with the streaming giant for their six-episode show, while “Spare” became the fastest selling nonfiction book of all time.“This guy’s done immense damage to the royal family and makes a fortune out of doing it,” Elsworth said of Harry.

With just three weeks left to go until King Charles’ Coronation, royal fans around the globe have already begun speculating about what we can expect from the historic occasion. As the guest list has now been confirmed and the Coronation concert lineup also revealed to the public, the next question on everyone’s lips is what will our favourite royals be wearing for the highly-anticipated ceremony.