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We were thinking that Henry the 8th was known for eating turkey legs, but then we realized that he didnβt have turkey because itβs a new world animal.
So what bird leg would Henry the 8th have been munching on?
He was was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.
Turkeys were introduced around 1526 - so likely it is Turkey
@NorthernInvader @EnochianEntropy
The elite ate swan as a status symbol. Doesn't mean they didn't also eat other things, but swan was big among the rich and powerful.
@NorthernInvader @EnochianEntropy swans are protected by royal law
It is protected by law known as βthe Royal Prerogativeβ. That means it is a criminal offence to harm them or damage their nests or eggs.
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@ecksmc @NorthernInvader Weβre talking about that!
@EnochianEntropy yeah but I saw @NorthernInvader had already answered your initial question π
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The regent (and AFAIK only the regent) has always been able to eat swans
@NorthernInvader eating swans fell out of style by the 18th century and it was made illegal in 1981 - so, Henry coulda had swan but Charles deffo can't ππ
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Correct answer.