However, the “royals-don’t-eat-seafood” rule hasn’t always been strictly followed. Back in 2013, King Charles — then the Prince of Wales — broke tradition at the Whitstable Oyster Festival, where he was photographed enjoying fresh oysters alongside Queen Camilla.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady has also challenged the myth, sharing a 1989 royal menu that featured soufflé de homard — lobster soufflé — served to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

Still, Meghan’s lighthearted admission about Harry’s lobster aversion has reignited curiosity about the royal family’s culinary customs.

And when it comes to royal dining dilemmas, the family’s relationship with seafood isn’t the only one to make headlines. A chef invited to prepare dishes for Prince William’s 2025 Earthshot Prize banquet recently revealed he was told to scrap his plan to serve pirarucu, a giant Amazonian fish. The event, focused on sustainability, opted for a fully vegetarian menu instead.

“It’s like asking Iron Maiden to play jazz,” the chef told The New York Times after expressing frustration with the decision.

Whether Harry’s dislike of lobster is a personal preference or an unspoken royal habit, one thing is clear — even at the world’s most famous dinner tables, taste is never just about food.