October 06, 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla share a unique hobby which is "somewhat of an obsession" for them.
In the book Cooking with The Crown, Camilla's son, Tom Parker Bowles, has made a surprising revelation.
He revealed that King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy "mushroom foraging" as quoted by Marie Claire.
King and Queen are reportedly "deeply competitive about their hauls" as they often try to out-forge each other.
It is worth mentioning that this hobby has reportedly provided comfort to King Charles during his difficult times. Especially, following the tragic passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The outlet shared that on the day of her death, King Charles was at her bedside and then he went to gather mushrooms alone at Birkhall.
"There is no man who knows more about food and farming, from the best of British cheeses, through rare breeds of sheep and cow, to heritage varieties of plum, apple and pear, than the King," the cookbook author wrote.
He added, "He very much practices what he preaches. The King has long talked about the importance of sustainable agriculture, and there is no waste at his table."
Moreover, he revealed that King Charles skips lunch and enjoys a serious afternoon tea instead.