Holland's Queen

Queen Wilhelmina

Weighs as Much as Kings of Spain and Italy Together

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland does not make the gastronomical sacrifices of her figure that the large majority of women of to-day do. Indeed, her Majesty is the greatest epicure among present-day ruling sovereigns.

According to a party of French journalists returned from Holland, where they had the run of the royal palaces, Wilhelmina favors fish, meat, fruit, burgundy, and champagne at nearly every meal. The Prince Consort is his own cellarman, taking the greatest interest in his wines.

Here is a typical day’s menu:
8 a.m. – Coffee with whipped cream; a dozen pieces of cut bread and butter
10 a.m. – Two hot meat or fish patties; cheese.
2 p.m. – Lunch, usually hors d'oeuvres, fish, roast beef, fowl, dessert, wine.
4 p.m. – Tea; ham sandwiches.
7 p.m. – Dinner, consisting of eight courses.
10 p.m. – Biscuits, liqueurs, and bed.

The Queen looks remarkably well on this diet, and weighs as much as the Kings of Spain and Italy together.
Her great gain in weight of late years is attributed to her fondness for good things to eat, especially sweetmeats and notably chocolates.

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Published in the Aylmer Express Newspaper on  Aug 27, 1914

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