In this episode of Crown and Conflict, Kinsey Schofield sits down with “The Royal Chef,” Darren McGrady, who served the British Royal Family for 15 years and cooked for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry! McGrady, now the owner of Eating Royally Catering and author of multiple cookbooks including Eating Royally and The Royal Chef at Home, offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at life inside the palace kitchens, from starting as “chef number 20 of 20” preparing vegetables for staff to cooking for the most famous family in the world. He reflects on the unexpected realities of palace life, including what shocked him most upon arrival, the strict yet fascinating food routines of the late Queen, and the beloved comfort foods enjoyed by princes William and Harry, from burgers and ribs to more surprising pre-workout habits attributed to Princess Diana. McGrady shares intimate stories about Princess Diana’s warmth and humanity, from remembering birthdays and sending flowers after the birth of his daughter to her emotional support during her own period of rebuilding. The conversation also revisits the famously close bond between William and Harry in the kitchen, and whether that dynamic is difficult to reconcile with their current relationship. McGrady reveals unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments, including royal holiday traditions, and which palace myths he finds most exaggerated. He also discusses the most humorous and unbelievable moments from his years serving the Royal Family and gives his candid verdict on “With Love, Meghan” from a chef’s perspective, offering rare insight into how food, memory, and monarchy intersect behind closed doors. Catch Darren on: https://www.youtube.com/@Darren_McGrady/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darren_mcgrady/?hl=en-gb Pique: Boost energy, improve digestion, and support liver health with Pique’s Liver Detox Protocol—get 20% off today at https://Piquelife.com/KINSEY #KinseySchofield #RoyalFamily #PrincessDiana #PrinceWilliam #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #RoyalNews Remember to subscribe to Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered: https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1