King Charles 'shrieked' when he first saw cling film and had no idea what it was

Prince Charles is said to have 'shrieked' and 'trembled' when he was introduced to cling film for the first time - but wife Camilla Parker Bowles was on hand to explain

We've all had our fair share of kitchen mishaps, from overcooking a risotto to burning something in the oven. But it seems that for royalty, even the contents of the kitchen cupboard can be mystifying.

King Charles reportedly had a peculiar encounter with cling film, according to author Tom Bower. In his book about Prince Philip, titled 'Rebel Prince', Bower claims that Charles "shrieked" and "trembled" upon first seeing the common and everyday kitchen item, cling film.

But with another difficult year for the Royal Family, the King is said to be shaking up his daily food routine in his eighth decade, recently starting to eat lunch after years of skipping the meal. The Mail on Sunday reports that the 75-year-old monarch has even developed a liking for avocados, a favourite also of Meghan Markle.

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A source told the Mail: "With some reluctance, he now has something to eat at lunchtime a snack, really. He now eats half an avocado to sustain him through the day. It's important, particularly if you have got an illness."

Bower's book further highlights Prince Philip's concerns about Charles' disconnect from the regular world, exemplified by his struggle with cling film. Luckily, Camilla Parker Bowles was there to calm him down, reports the Mirror.

The book recounts: "He walked into the dining room and shrieked. Fearing the worst, Camilla dashed in after him. 'What's this? ' asked her husband, pointing at the food.

"'It's cling film, darling,' she replied."

The segment was initially featured in The Guardian, but Clarence House has not provided any remarks regarding the publication of the book.

Without an official statement, it remains uncertain whether Prince Charles actually recoiled at the sight of cling film or if other anecdotes from 'Rebel Prince' hold any truth. Nonetheless, the book makes for an intriguing read.

Recently, Queen Camilla's son disclosed that King Charles is a fervent advocate for recycling and has a strong aversion to waste.

Food critic and author Tom Parker Bowles shared insights about his stepfather Charles, who strictly prohibits discarding anything after meals, demanding that leftovers be repurposed and all packaging be recycled.

Tom, aged 49, commented: "There is no waste, everything is recycled, everything is used from the table. If anything is leftover from the dinner, that will be made into something else or appear the next day. Nothing's allowed to be thrown out."

Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace in February that Charles had been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer, Parker Bowles confirmed that his "doctor says the treatment is going well."

Additional revelations from Bower's writings include Charles' habit of frequently changing outfits reportedly as many as four times daily and his entourage of 120 staff members.

The former Prince of Wales maintains a meticulous daily routine, with his former press secretary disclosing that he takes a break at 5pm for sandwiches and continues working until midnight.

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