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Based on photos and publications, the British royal family clearly prioritizes health. Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96, while her husband fell short of his centenary by just two months. King Charles also appears lively and seems intent on outliving his parents. Kate and William’s heirs are simply admirable: slender, fit, cheerful, and very attractive – no wonder the world adores them.
The royal family doesn’t hide their healthy habits. The good news: adopting royal principles won’t require a royal budget. What one must do to live as long as Queen Elizabeth II and look like Kate Middleton?
QUEEN ELIZABETH II: LOW CARBS, TEA, AND WALKS
The Queen followed basic healthy eating guidelines: low carbs, simple foods, and small portions. Her diet mainly consisted of seasonal vegetables and fish, with potatoes, rice, and pasta only allowed at official meals.
Nevertheless, Elizabeth II believed that small pleasures counteract stress, so she indulged in her favorite dessert with traditional tea every day, be it dark chocolate, cookies, or chocolate sponge cake, albeit in very modest amounts.
The queen’s favorite drinks were Earl Grey tea and a bit of red wine for dinner. Her Majesty regularly took walks in the park accompanied by her husband or close family. It’s possible that her happy marriage also contributed positively to her physical and emotional well-being.
KING CHARLES: ORGANIC FOOD AND MILITARY EXERCISES
For King Charles, organic food isn’t a trend — it’s been his way since childhood. According to a former royal family chef quoted in The Guardian, Charles’s menu “was organic long before the concept was invented.”
As a true British aristocrat, Charles is an avid hunter, preferring game and fish caught by himself or with his sons. Quoting Zoomboola.com, home-cooked meals are complemented by organic fruits and vegetables grown at his Gloucestershire estate. He limits carbs, isn’t fussy about variety, and often chooses soft-boiled eggs as a protein-rich snack. Charles enjoys a late breakfast, consisting of Darjeeling tea with milk and honey, homemade bread, a handful of flaxseeds, fresh fruit, and fruit juice. During dinner, Charles avoids meat and fish twice a week and abstains from dairy once a week.
When it comes to sports, his routine includes an 11-minute 5BX (RCAF) workout, a basic training regime for the Royal Canadian Air Force recruits.
KATE AND WILLIAM: SPORTS, LOW CARBS, AND RAW FOOD
While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have special privileges like personal trainers, world-class chefs, and massage therapists, the parents of three adorable children can’t be accused of sybaritism. They work hard to stay in great shape. For instance, Kate, besides following a very strict diet, practices raw food eating: once a week, her menu consists of ceviche, watermelon salad, gazpacho, goji berries, tabbouleh, and almond milk. It’s not just about weight control; raw foods are packed with nutrients and water-soluble vitamins that dissipate when cooked.
Kate’s fitness regimen is nearly military-grade. She loves running, rowing, crossfit, tennis, and water polo. Her daily exercises always include a three-part plank workout — basic, side, and “skydiver.” She holds each position for 45 seconds, repeating each set 10 times. Kate dedicates at least an hour to workouts daily and seems to excel in almost every sport, though she hasn’t tried horse riding due to an allergy.
Prince William is not as sports-driven as his wife, but he shares her dietary approach. Like his father, William performs the 5BX military routine daily before breakfast.
MEGHAN AND HARRY: NO DAIRY, MIXED WORKOUTS, AND WONDER SMOOTHIES
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prefer morning workouts. The Duchess of Sussex employs a unique tactic to ensure she doesn’t skip her exercises: she varies them, striving not to repeat the same routine daily. Meghan prioritizes yoga, Pilates, running, personal trainer sessions, group classes, and even fitness courses on YouTube. “Of course, there are days when I feel lazy, but I remind myself how great I’ll feel post-workout. It’s an amazing feeling, almost euphoric!” says Markle. She doesn’t believe in strict diets but sticks to healthy eating, often opting for a breakfast smoothie made from blueberries, acai bowl, and manuka honey.
After settling into married life, Prince Harry bid adieu to his vices — quitting smoking and limiting his alcohol intake. In his pursuit of a perfect physique, he gave up dairy a few years back, confessing in an interview with The Daily News that he “doesn’t even eat pizza.” Regarding fitness, the prince sweats it out in the gym every day.