King Charles III has officially banned foie gras from menus at royal residences due to cruelty concerns. Typically, the so-called delicacy is made by forcefully feeding ducks or geese until their livers become engorged and fatty. The monarch’s decision was confirmed in a letter sent this month by Tony Johnstone-Burt, the Master of King Charles’ household, to the United Kingdom arm of animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). “I can affirm that neither the Royal Household nor the Royal Residences purchase foie gras, nor are there any plans to amend this policy,” the letter stated. Read: http://www.vegos.co.uk/news/king-charles-bans-foie-gras-from-royal-menus-due-to-cruelty-concerns/ Source: "Baby Ducks" by Dave Stokes is licensed under CC BY 2.0.