Princess Kate makes very controversial remark at latest royal engagement as she wades into dispute

The debate on whether to go jam or cream first has caused divisions among British people for generations.

Kate explained that she has been following in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II, who preferred to put jam on her scone before the cream - which is known as the Cornish method.

The rival method, which derives from Devon, sees the cream on the scone first and then the jam.

Her comments came as she and Prince William attended a Big Tea party to honour the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

It is not the first time the Royal Family has been at the centre of the heated British debate.

The Palace accidentally got involved in the argument in 2020 after sharing a recipe for scones which unmistakably saw chefs use one method over the other.

The recipe, which was used by royal pastry chefs for the late Queen’s garden parties, opted for the Devonshire method.

At a Big Tea party on Wednesday, the Kate said: “I always do jam and then cream.”

The Prince of Wales also asked co-host of the party Mel Giedroyc, former Great British Bake Off presenter, where she stood on the debate.

“I go jam then cream because I think jam is heavier and then the cream sits,” she replied.

Prince William added: “I go with whichever is closest to me to start off.”

The royals attended the tea party to surprise NHS staff and patients celebrating the anniversary.

It was hosted by NHS Charities Together, which the Prince and Princess of Wales are patrons of, as well as Giedroyc.

The NHS Big Tea raises funds to provide support for staff, patients, and volunteers.