Prue Leith's Cringiest Royal Moments Revealed

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Royals (1 / 1) 26.05.2026 11:02 / Silia

Prue Leith recalls a series of awkward royal encounters in her new memoir — from an improvised cup of tea for the Queen to a chaotic dinner with Princess Margaret. Read on to discover the full story!

Tea for the Queen

Leith writes about catering the opening of the QEII Centre in 1986 when she was asked to prepare the Queen's tea on the spot. Unsure of the monarch's preference, she admits she made the wrong brew and later described it as a "weak lemony tea served by a half-wit," a mistake that still pains her given her admiration for the Queen.