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Why Your Christmas Dinner Is Nothing Compared to Royal Feasts

Plus: England's animal welfare revolution, octopus invasion, climate havens mapped, Pacific discoveries, and pufferfish mysteries

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Alexander Verbeek
Dec 22, 2025
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Royal families still feast like medieval kings

European royals gather around Christmas tables stacked with centuries-old traditions. King Charles serves organic turkey at Sandringham, continuing Queen Elizabeth II’s preference while banning foie gras. The British royal menu includes sage and onion stuffing, brussels sprouts with bacon, roast potatoes, an…

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