“Iconic” might be the best way to describe Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign over England. From her signature black handbag to her famous dislike of garlic, the Queen’s many preferences, rules and quirks were well-documented. And perhaps nothing was more synonymous with the Queen than her love of corgis.
Over her life, Queen Elizabeth had more than 30 corgis as pets. Her very first corgi, Susan, was given to her on her eighteenth birthday (Susan is so important that she has her very own Wikipedia page—talk about an influencer!). It’s clear that this corgi love runs deep, so naturally she made sure to keep all of her corgis in tip-top shape by feeding them a pretty royal diet.
Sometimes I give my dog a fancier dining experience by adding some broth or baked veggies to her kibble. But that’s nothing compared to the cuisine these royal dogs enjoyed.
What did Queen Elizabeth feed her corgis?
Unsurprisingly, the royal dogs had their very own royal menu. Former royal chef Darren McGrady elaborated on this menu for Hello magazine: “One day it would be beef, the next day chicken, the next day lamb, the next day rabbit,” he said. The meals would always alternate so they never got the same thing two days in a row. I’m jealous that these dogs have never been stuck eating reheated leftovers!
The meat was always prepared the same way: poached, the bones removed, then diced into tiny pieces. If any of the dogs were sick, they would be fed cabbage or rice instead to help with their transit. It was always a very regimented schedule, and the Queen herself would feed the dogs after enjoying her afternoon tea.
One detail from this interview really sticks out to me, and it has to do with Prince William and Prince Harry. “Prince William and Prince Harry used to shoot rabbits on the Windsor Estate,” says Darren McGrady. “So we’d get the rabbits, they’d have to be cleaned and then cooked.” So yes, these royal dogs were eating freshly hunted game from the future King of England. Talk about farm to table—or should I say farm to bowl!
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