The Queen’s former chef says one of the reasons behind Prince Harry and his family not staying at Buckingham Palace could be down to catering.
The Duke was forced to hastily look for a place to sleep after being told he could not stay at the royal residence.
It came after his spokesman announced on Monday morning that he had finally accepted an offer to stay for his visit last week.
Darren McGrady, who has cooked for all the family, said food may be behind the decision.
“Buckingham Palace is going through its major restoration – no one is there, and all the chefs, for the most part, have gone,” he told royal website CheatSheet.
“It would be a major operation to suddenly, at the very last minute, bring in a team of chefs and prepare the food. It wouldn’t just be chefs, but also bringing in the maids, security, and footmen. I do see the point in what they’re saying with regards to Harry coming and staying at the Palace.”