King Charles reveals the 'secret' to a good kebab as he discusses his unexpected love of the popular dish

King Charles' love for kebabs may not be what you'd expect but the man is human - and kebabs are undeniably delicious. Be they meaty or vegetarian, the monarch was keen as mustard to discover the secret to the savory meal's deliciousness. 

• King Charles reveals the 'secret' to a good kebab as he boldly asks the owner of West London's Mangal Kebab Restaurant what the trick is.
• Apparently fascinated by the history of the popular dish he also asked, “how far back the tradition goes."
• In other royal news, Princess Anne tries out a hint of dopamine dressing with bold multicolored dress that highlights her thrifty nature.

We've all marveled over the remarkably long list of food the Royal Family can't eat, but it appears that this list may only apply when they're on duty - if King Charles' penchant for kebabs is anything to go by.

During an outing to visit a West London charity that's aiding the ongoing relief efforts of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, the Telegraph reports that he made a pitstop at a local eatery.

His Royal Highness is reported to have been very curious about what makes the popular takeaway food so delicious - a bizarre question for an individual who doesn't cook his own meals.

As the old maxim says, 'customer is king,' but it's not every day that a business owner actually serves one. Mangal Kebab Restaurant in Hounslow, which is co-owned by one of the senior members of the charity the King was visiting, rose to the occasion with ease.

Though they seemed a little surprised, understandably, the Turkish restaurant owner happily shook hands with the King and welcomed his inquiries, which included him asking what the secret ingredient is and, “how far back the tradition goes."

The monarch also offered his opinion as to what makes the ideal kebab. The secret? Well, according to the King, "it's all in the sauce."

The kebab has undeniably become a part of British culture, but its origins are firmly in the Middle East. Many stake claim to the beloved dish, including Turkey. 

One of the best known types of kebabs, the döner, is that twirling meat slab that's synonymous with your average kebab shop. According to the Guardian, the döner actually originates from Turkish communities in Germany. 

"Its origin is most often credited to either Mehmet Aygün or Kadir Nurman who, in 1971 and 1972 respectively, turned this Turkish dish into a street snack in West Berlin."

As the King points out, it's all in the sauce. The sauces traditionally served with this tasty dish are chilli sauce and garlic sauce. 

The monarch's love of these condiments is a total surprise in light of the deliciously pongy ingredient of garlic being one of the foods that's off the menu for the Royal Family.