Windsor Castle will see its first-ever vegan banquet as part of an international conference highlighting religious leaders’ influence on environmental issues. Britain’s Prince Philip and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will host the lunchtime meal, scheduled for November 3. Caterers planned a vegan menu because the expected guests belong to a variety of different faiths (such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Daoism) with different dietary requirements. The best way to accommodate everyone is to serve completely vegan food, which is also eco-friendly. The menu will include a roasted English pear salad and stuffed portabello mushrooms.