Every royal person from ancient to modern times has their own idiosyncrasies. There were certain things they all enjoy from a sweet drink to something to get them toasty. Here are 6 historical royals and the drinks they enjoyed.
Alexander the Great Binged on Wine
During the day, Alex was an empire-builder. By night, he did some heavy drinking. His nightcap after sipping one night? He ended up burning down the Persian City of Persepolis.
Louis XIV Loved Champagne With His Meals
Apparently, drinking so much champagne caused some complications. His physicians urged him to drink other alcohol. Since Champagne only came from Champagne in France, a lot of alcohol makers were upset that he got so much due to his royal favoritism.
Catherine of Braganza Is Credited With Popularizing Tea
When Catherine arrived in England, she brought her influence with her from Portugal. As the daughter of the wealthy King of Portugal, she drank tea as an everyday refreshment. Tea was considered more of a medicinal thing in those days. The whole court started consuming tea in a fashionable manner.
Marie Antoinette’s Personal Hot Chocolate Maker
A drink like hot chocolate was a luxury back in those days that was thought of only as something for the elites. She had such a habit that she even hired someone solely to make different hot chocolate concoctions.
King Tut the Connoisseur of Red and White Wine
Wine was a status symbol for wealth. And who more than King Tut could show off his riches? After his grave was dug up, he was found with wine jars. They found he had access to both red and white wine.
Queen Victoria Loved Scotch Drinks
After spending many summers in Balmoral Castle in the Highlands of Scotland, she grew quite a liking to Scotch whisky. However, she didn’t always drink it neat. She liked to mix it with tea, claret, and soda water.
