The Independent describes its mission to send journalists to cover developing stories across political and social issues, emphasizing fact-checking over messaging and avoiding paywalls so reporting remains accessible. It also notes that reader donations support on-the-ground reporting and documentary production. Separately, Prince William intervened in Britain’s scone debate by stating that Queen Elizabeth preferred the Devonian method: cream on the scone first, followed by jam. He said he learned this from his grandmother and added that the taste is delicious either way. The piece contrasts William’s claim with earlier statements from former royal chef Darren McGrady, who said the Queen preferred the Cornish tradition of starting with jam. It also provides historical context for cream tea traditions dating back to the 11th century and becoming popular in 1662 through Catherine de Braganza’s influence at court.
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"Prince William has intervened in Britain's great scone debate, revealing how the late Queen Elizabeth preferred to take her cream tea. The royal has said that his grandmother would take her scones the Devonian way by putting cream on her scone first, before adding jam. However, his comments contradict earlier ones made by former royal chef Darren McGrady, who said the Queen preferred the Cornish tradition, by starting with jam."
"I love that I'm the authority on the scones. I can only tell you what I learned from my grandmother, and she would definitely, she would have the cream on first. It tastes delicious either way, he added. Queen Elizabeth receives scones in Australia in 2011 (Getty) The long standing tradition of cream tea dates back to the 11th century."
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