Charles Ballarin, 74, has unearthed the hand-written recipe his grandfather used to create the monarch’s annual treat until she was eight. Charles’ grandfather Henri Cedard cooked for the Queen’s grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, for more than 30 years. (Image: Archives Charles Ballarin)“The last time I ate this cake at her house in London, she insisted you whisk by the rules. (Image: Archives Charles Ballarin)It is believed to have been taken by the Queen’s father George VI, when he was Prince Albert. (Image: Archives Charles Ballarin)Two years ago, Charles wrote to the Queen asking if he could visit the Royal Archives, where he saw Henri’s menu books.

Source: Daily Mirror June 12, 2021 20:40 UTC