King Charles bans foie gras from royal palaces

In one of his first royal proclamations, King Charles III. banned from serving foie gras in all of Britain’s royal palaces, according to an animal rights group.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals praised Saturday’s decision to ban the delicacy, which requires geese to be force-fed so their livers can be used in the delicacy.

While Buckingham Palace has yet to publicly comment on the ban, PETA has released a letter they received from royal officials.

“I can confirm that foie gras is not purchased by the royal household nor served in royal residences and there are no plans to change this policy,” the letter reads.

It was signed by the King’s householder, Tony Johnstone-Burt, and is dated 10 November.

While Charles was Prince of Wales, the environmentally conscious king banned foie gras from his own residences.