Mutton Renaissance Campaign
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The Mutton Renaissance Campaign was founded in 2004 by Charles, Prince of Wales
to advocate for the consumption of mutton (and not lamb) by Britons
. The Prince, who calls mutton his "favorite dish", also aims to support British sheep farmers struggling to sell their older animals. The Renaissance Campaign seeks to create a specific new definition for mutton, which the meat is that from an animal older than two years, aged for two weeks after slaughter by hanging, and traceable to an origin on a particular farm where it was fed on forage (rather than high-concentration grain). The organization's website also maintains lists of restaurants serving mutton as well as places to buy the meat in the U.K.
Charles, Prince of Wales
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...
to advocate for the consumption of mutton (and not lamb) by Britons
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
. The Prince, who calls mutton his "favorite dish", also aims to support British sheep farmers struggling to sell their older animals. The Renaissance Campaign seeks to create a specific new definition for mutton, which the meat is that from an animal older than two years, aged for two weeks after slaughter by hanging, and traceable to an origin on a particular farm where it was fed on forage (rather than high-concentration grain). The organization's website also maintains lists of restaurants serving mutton as well as places to buy the meat in the U.K.