Daniel von Kanel shows off the framed menu of the dinner he cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in Victoria in 1995. (Jean Paetkau/CBC)A retired Government House chef says every detail in the kitchen is accounted for during royal visits, but sometimes things don't go as planned. During his career, he planned and cooked high-calibre meals for visiting royals such as Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. "It's a little bit like directing an orchestra," von Kanel said. The meticulous planning includes menu approvals by Buckingham Palace, extensive security at the venue and health inspectors that monitor all food preparation in the kitchen, von Kanel said.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 00:56 UTC