No more foie gras in Buckingham. King Charles III banned the dish from the tables of royal residences, according to a palace letter sent to the association Peta. Charles, who has long campaigned for nature conservation, organic farming and the fight against climate change, is said to be a long-time opponent of foie gras.
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“Thank you for your letter regarding the ethical issues surrounding foie gras“Writes the owner of the king’s house to the Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) association, in a letter obtained by AFP on Friday. “I can confirm that foie gras is not bought by the royal family or served in royal residences and this policy is not expected to change.“Continues Sir Tony Johnston-Burt in this letter dated 10 November. Buckingham Palace did not respond to AFP inquiries.
Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, would have greatly appreciated foie gras. Duck foie gras was served to him at a state dinner in Paris in June 2014 with former president Francois Hollande. To thank the king, Peta sent him a box “fake fat“, served at vegan chef Alexis Gauthier’s London restaurant.
Peta”urges everyone to follow the king’s example and not eat foie gras for Christmas and beyondIn the press release of the association, he writes: Considered a delicacy and often eaten at Christmas, foie gras can currently be imported and sold in the UK but is not produced in the country.
Source: Le Figaro
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