Prince William, recently, shared his secret to getting over a hangover after a drinking spree. The Duke of Cambridge apparently tried a rather unusual trick that dates back to the 18th century.
The royal was talking to a group of volunteers for the Light Project, which helps out homeless people in Peterborough, when the subject turned to hangovers. Apparently, the Duke of Cambridge shared that he once tried to get rid of the effects of his drinking binge by eating jellied eels.
He told the people at the Light Project that the jellied eels actually taste "quite good." The royal said that it's even better if it's mashed between a pie so that it's a bit filled out.
According to Food & Wine, jellied eels is a traditional 18th century delicacy. Also known as "geezer grub," this food entails boiling freshwater eels and then setting it aside so it becomes gelatinous.
The dish is rich in protein and tastes mildly salty. Vinegar, white pepper and herbs are commonly mixed to the jellied eels to enhance its taste and make it easier to swallow.
It's unclear how Prince William was able to try jellied eels but he does enjoy a good pint occasionally. When he's not busy with his royal obligations or his family, the Duke of Cambridge could sometimes be seen hanging out at the Prince Albert pub in Battersea in London while watching a game of football.
Meanwhile, Prince William's visit to the Light Project was also about work. The royal wanted to know what the organization has done to help rough sleepers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
To date, the Light Project has housed 130 homeless people at various accommodations in Peterborough to protect them from contracting the virus. They are also helping these men and women find long term housing so they can get their life back on track.
The project is part of the Light Project's "Safer Off the Streets" campaign, which impressed Prince William. He said that the coronavirus pandemic has brought an opportunity for various agencies to finally solve this social ill. Homelessness has been one of the first advocacy of the future King of England. His mother, Princess Diana, exposed him to this problem as a young boy by bringing him to a charity helping out the homeless.
Prince William has been in touch with the Light Project since the lockdown started in mid-March. He was finally able to visit some of the people working for the organization in person as the restrictions have slowly been relaxed in the U.K.
