For centuries, the Full English breakfast has been a cultural icon: bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, mushrooms, and toast. It was born in the 17th century as a show of hospitality among the gentry, and later became fuel for workers during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it’s still celebrated as a national tradition — but it’s heavy in saturated fat and salt. By contrast, King Charles is known to favour a breakfast of fruit and seeds, carried with him in a personal breakfast