“‘I found this in my salad, the Queen had scribbled on the pad. Could you eat it?
The story, revealed by Cosmopolitan, demonstrates the monarch’s quick-wittedness.
Mr Kozlowski interviewed chef Charles Mellis, who worked in the royal kitchens for 12 years. He said cooking for the Queen is “no trouble at all”.
It is one of many stories to emerge of late describing her personality - told by those who have worked within the palace walls.
Queen Elizabeth II likes to have a joke behind palace walls (Image: Getty)
Queen Elizabeth II is said to write feedback notes for her chefs (Image: Getty)