Which cheese is known as the 'King of English cheeses'?

Stilton has been called “the King of Cheeses” for generations. It is the only cheese made in England that has been granted an European Union protected name status and a certification trademark. Only six factories in the country are allowed to make the cheese. These are located in the counties of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. This means that cheese made in the village of Stilton, which is in Cambridgeshire, can not be sold as "Stilton".

Stilton is a strong, blue-veined cheese with a hard, crumbly rind. The inside remains soft and moist despite its hard exterior. Stilton's blue veins are created by piercing the crust of the cheese with stainless steel needles. This allows air into the core. The cheese is then ripened for nine to twelve weeks.

Stilton has been traditionally paired with sherry or port, but is also a popular ingredient in soups and sauces. It is also. often eaten with celery or pears and is traditionally eaten at Christmas in England.