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The Unique Takeaway Privilege Prince William And Kate Middleton Get That Other Royals Are Denied

There is a rather strange takeaway privilege Prince William and Kate Middleton get which isn't afforded to other members of the Royal Family.

There is a rather strange takeaway privilege Prince William and Kate Middleton get which isn't afforded to other members of the Royal Family

When it comes to takeaways, many royals insist that they are just like us and love to indulge in an Indian or Chinese Takeaway from time to time. However, it appears that some members of the Royal Family are given special privileges when it comes to ordering food in, which other members of the extended Royal Family are not!

When the Prince and Princess of Wales spoke about ordering a curry to Kensington Palace, the couple revealed that they ordered their food but sent someone else to fetch it for them and deliver it to their doorstep. This is quite unlike some of William's cousins who pick up their food themselves, in their pyjamas!

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Back in 2017, Prince William and Kate revealed that they love a takeaway, specifically an Indian curry. Radio host Scott Mills asked the couple on BBC Radio 1, "Are you allowed to order in a takeaway if you want to?" Kate replied to this question by confirming, "Absolutely!" as William just laughed. They were then asked what type and Kate responded, "Curry, definitely"

"It's a real conundrum when it comes to curry or Chinese. But I'm not so good with the spicy food though," added William who was then asked if they have a delivery guy arriving at the gates of Kensington Palace with their food in hand.

"It doesn't usually tend to get ordered to the Palace. We tend to go pick it up - [though] not ourselves!" said the Prince. The host then joked that the Prince of Wales is hardly going to turn up at a Chicken Cottage.

How lovely! Unfortunately, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack have to pick up their takeaway from the palace gates themselves and often do so in their pyjamas!

While on Table Manners Podcast this week, the Princess divulged, "So last night we got a curry, which I never do. I never eat them! Jack and I were literally sitting for an hour on Deliveroo, like what on earth does this mean?"

She was then asked how the drivers from the app get into the palace. Eugenie explained, "We ring down and say, 'There's a Deliveroo coming' and then we'll get in our pyjamas and drive down and go pick it up."

When asked if it was that much of a 'schlep' that they had to drive down, Eugenie replied, "No, we could walk, but I don't want to be in my pyjamas outside." When asked if people working at the palace couldn't just bring it to her, Eugenie said "No." Suggesting that the door-to-door service for takeaways is not afforded to Eugenie and her family.

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Can You Reheat Chinese Takeaway?

A CHINESE takeaway is great for a treat, or simply when you don't want to cook.

But is it safe to reheat takeaway leftovers the next day? Here's what we know.

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Chinese takeaways are a popular choice with the British publicCredit: Getty Can you reheat Chinese takeaway?

Rest assured, it is safe to reheat a Chinese takeaway — but make sure you follow some steps.

Your takeaway can taste a delicious and look as fresh the next day, if you know how to store it and reheat it properly.

First of all, be sure to put any leftovers in the fridge after you've eaten — ideally within two hours of cooking — to prevent bacteria growing on your food.

People often worry about reheating leftover rice, but you should make sure you rapidly cool and refridgerate any rice you want to save for the next day.

By doing this, you're preventing harmful bacteria from being able to multiply.

To ensure even cooling, some recommend dividing larger portions into smaller containers to ensure even cooling.

Food can be safely stored in the fridge for three to four days, but it's advised you don't wait too long to eat the leftovers, as the quality of the meal can worsen over time.

Chinese takeaways are hugely popular in the UK so it comes as no surprise that there are many people questioning whether their leftovers can be reheated.

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According to a YouGov poll, a Chinese takeaway is the most popular choice for people in the UK.

The takeaway option is so popular England's first-ever driver-thru Chinese opened in June 2023.

What is the best way to reheat Chinese takeaway?

you can reheat your Chinese food in a few days — but whatever method you choose, you need to heat the leftover takeaway back up to a temperature of at least 74°C (165°F), to ensure all bacteria is killed.

A food thermometer can be helpful to check the internal temperature.

Using a wok or pan to reheat your Chinese food is a particularly good method, especially for reheating leftover rice.

You just need to put your pan over a medium heat and add a splash of oil or water.

You could even add a drop of soy sauce to further enhance the flavour.

There are a staggering one million cases of food poisoning each year in the UK, and improper storage and reheating of rice can cause a particularly nasty illness, so it must be done properly.

Another way to keep your Chinese food as edible as the night before is by using the oven.

One way to make sure your Chinese food is as delicious as the night before is to use your oven — especially good for anything crispy.

After preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), place the food in an oven-safe dish and reheat until it reaches the desired temperature.

If using the oven, preheat it to 175°C (350°F) and place the food in an oven-safe dish or container, and heat it until it has reached a safe temperature.

A microwave is an efficient and easy choice for dishes like soup, noodles, vegetable sides, and stews.

It's also possible to re-steam anything like dumplings, buns, or other dishes that were steamed.

How many times can you reheat Chinese takeaway?

It is not advised that you reheat a meal more than once.

This is because every time food cools down, bacteria will start to multiply, which increases the risk of potential food poisoning.

So it's best to reheat only the food you want to consume, leaving the rest safely stored in the fridge.

If you've ever wondered, if you can reheat KFC, here's your answer.

It is also possible to reheat McDonald's.

There are several foods that you should never reheat — and some experts advise against reheating rice at all.

South Dublin Chinese Takeaway Delivery Driver Sacked After Seeking Raise On €5 An Hour

William Ye said he used his own car to deliver food and got no petrol money—but kept working for what he knew was less than the minimum wage because he "sometimes got tips". Stock photograph: Getty Images

A delivery driver for a south Dublin Chinese takeaway who was "disgracefully" sacked without notice after looking for a raise on his €5-an-hour cash-in-hand wages has been awarded €1,500 for unfair dismissal.

The worker, William Ye, secured the order against the Emerald Court Chinese Restaurant in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, in a decision published on Wednesday.

He said he used his own car to deliver food and got no petrol money—but kept working for what he knew was less than the minimum wage because he "sometimes got tips".

Mr Ye told the tribunal he had been asking the restaurant's owner, Huiru Zhu, "for more than a year" for a pay rise.

On Tuesday March 20th this year, he sent a text to Ms Zhu asking her whether she had considered his request and pressing her to "make a final decision".

He said that shortly after he reported to work at 5pm the following Friday March 24th, Ms Zhu texted him and stated: "I've found someone [to] replace your work. You don't work here any more."

Mr Ye told adjudicator Catherine Byrne he had "no contract or employee handbook and no payslips" from the job.

He said, however, that he had worked starting in January 2020 and continuing "throughout" the Covid-19 pandemic, up to March 2023, and showed her texts on his phone from his employer.

Ms Byrne accepted translations from the original Chinese from Mr Ye in a post-hearing submission.

These included a request for masks during the early stages of the pandemic; requests to pick up orders and cover for another worker, and other conversation, Ms Byrne noted.

The final communication from Ms Zhu recorded in the submission was the dismissal text, Ms Byrne noted.

The adjudicator was satisfied on the basis of the complainant's evidence on communications with the owner that he had more than the one year's service required to make a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977.

In her decision, she wrote that although Mr Ye had suggested that he might have been dismissed because he is "not a young man", the information in the texts he provided suggested the dismissal "may have been related to his persistence in asking for a pay increase".

"Whatever the cause, I find that, by dismissing him with no explanation, no notice and in the absence of procedures, the conduct of his employer was entirely unfair. Measured against the standard of 'another reasonable employer in the same circumstances', I find that Mr Ye was treated disgracefully," Ms Byrne concluded.

However, she said she was limited to awarding four weeks' pay in compensation, as Mr Ye had stated he had not looked for work since his dismissal.

As €5 an hour was so low as to be "unlawful", she awarded compensation of four weeks' pay at the National Minimum Wage of €11.30 an hour – calculating this at €1,500.

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