Savina entrepreneur John Magro and his wife Lynn were recently shown round the private quarters of the royal family at Buckingham Palace.

The couple were invited to present two new products from their Savina range of delicacies to the Duke of Edinburgh during a private audience at Buckingham Palace. They were accompanied by their 19-year-old daughter, Joanna Magro, who is currently doing her phase at the Savina Creativity Centre in between her study years.

During their meeting which took place in the Duke's Library, Prince Philip showed a keen interest in developments at the factory and about Gozo.

The invitation marked the third anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to the Magro Brothers' factory at Xewkija, Gozo.

This year the Savina hamper included new gourmet condiment sauces and Mediterranean pasta sauces.

Made with Mediterranean ingredients, the gourmet condiments include Maltese tomatoes, honey, aged wine vinegar, lemon zest and a dash of cognac to lighten up the spirit.

The Duke was intrigued with the three ready-to-use, stir-in pasta sauces which were presented and added with a chuckle that "they would leave little work for the royal cooks".