Eagle-eyed Australians have spotted a royal error in a menu during the King’s visit to Australia, which some have labelled as “insulting” and “criminal”. On Monday evening, the Federal government hosted its Parliamentary Reception for King Charles III and Queen Camilla as part of their royal visit of Australia. During the event, which was held at the Great Hall and hosted by the Prime Minister and MsJodie Haydon, guests were treated an array of treats.
A menu, which was shared online, shows guests had a choice of savory and sweet canapes, including crab cake, arancini and cheesecake. However, one item caught the attention of many Aussies and sparked outrage. Passed out at the dinner were Anzac biscuits, incorrectly labelled as “cookies” – a move that could technically be illegal.
“Excuse me what is an Anzac ‘cookie’?” a woman shared on X (formerly Twitter). The “cringe” move was slammed by many online, with some labelling it as an “abomination” and “illegal”. Others suggested the move could technically violate the government’s own guidelines.
There are explicit regulations regarding the use of the word “Anzac”, particularly in terms of food. According to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Anzac biscuits must explicitly be called “biscuits” and never referred to as “cookies”. “The use of the word ‘Anzac’ in the commercial production and sale of Anzac biscuits is usually approved,” the guidelines read.
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