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Did this King use food as a weapon against the world?

The Food Chain

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The kitchens at Hampton Court Palace were kept very busy during the time of Henry VIII - food was a key part of his ruling strategy. But when it came to forging relations with other countries, did cuisine take on a more threatening role? The Âé¶¹Éç’s Dan Saladino speaks to tour guide, Liam Stanley and Mark Meltonville from Historic Royal Palaces. (Photo: A portrait of Henry VIII circa 1540. Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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