Every day, there’s a new headline about one of the royals. Whether it’s another baby announcement, some style inspiration, or intel about a particular Duchess’ avocado toast-making talents, it’s hard not to become completely fascinated by what the queens, princesses, and princes among us are up to on the daily. One thing that never fails to catch attention, though? Their healthy habits.
When the royals aren’t making public appearances around the globe or doing their philanthropic duties, there’s a good chance they’re spending time focusing on bettering their health and well-being. Whether it’s building an in-home private yoga studio, eating the most nutritious diet, or engaging in hobbies that banish stress, these habits are certainly worth stealing.
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Meghan Markle does yoga
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has been doing yoga since she was just seven years old - something she told Best Health magazine that she picked up from her yoga instructor mum. She’s also a big fan of Pilates - specifically using a reformer - for a full-body burn, as well as meditating twice a day. With these interests, it’s probably no surprise that she just built a private yoga studio and gym in her new home.
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Jetsun Pema plays basketball
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan is the youngest queen in the world at 28 years old. She grew up playing basketball, and not much has changed since becoming royalty. According to The Mirror, she still loves shooting hoops and plays nearly every day. She also loves painting and fine art.
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Queen Elizabeth starts her day with a cup of tea
There's no coffee for Queen Elizabeth. Instead, British Telecommunications reports she starts her day off the traditional way with a cup of freshly-brewed Earl Grey tea in a bone china cup with no milk or sugar. (With a few cookies on the side, of course.) Afterward, she relaxes in the bath while listening to the radio. There are also reports that the 92-year-old queen Queen also eats plenty of fish and fresh produce.
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Prince Harry takes supplements
Even if you eat a generally healthy diet, taking a daily supplement can be beneficial, especially if you have a vitamin deficiency. According to People, Prince Harry works with nutritionist Gabriela Peacock, as does most of the royal family, and loves her supplements. They include choline, zinc, copper, and selenium - as well as ingredients like wheatgrass and broccoli extract - which help support the immune system, give the skin a healthy boost, and improve energy levels. Since marrying Meghan Markle, Prince Harry has also quit smoking and limits alcohol.
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Princess Keisha Omilana stays active with her kids
Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria isn't just royalty. She's also a businesswoman, fashion model, and the CEO of her own hair company. With energetic kids to keep up with, staying healthy is easy. At the most recent Sports Day at Battersea Park in England, this mama proved she can keep up by coming in second after sprinting it out in a track and field race.
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Princess Beatrice loves to run
If you need some inspiration to head outside and pound pavement, get it from Princess Beatrice of York. According to Hello, she's the first royal to ever complete a triathlon. She was also the first royal to compete in the London Marathon, so it's safe to say she's a fan of the healthy activity.
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Kate Middleton follows a healthy diet
Kate Middleton is a fan of raw foods. The Mirror reported that the Duchess of Cambridge goes totally raw one day of the week for her health, where she incorporates things like watermelon salad, gazpacho, goji berries, ceviche, tabbouleh, and almond milk into her meals.
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Princess Eugenie works out every morning
If you’re still battling it out with your alarm clock every morning, steal some inspiration from Princess Eugenie of York. She told Harper’s Bazaar she gets up at 6:45 a.m. every day to begin exercising by 7. Her workout usually lasts an hour. “I do circuits, which I love because they're quick: burpees, squat jumps, lunges, the whole lot. Or I go with my best friend to this amazing, women-only gym,” she says.
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Prince William stays active on the road
Even with all the trips Prince William takes with Kate Middleton all over the world, the Duke of Cambridge still manages to stay active. In the past, Vogue reported the couple went hiking in Bhutan, canoeing in Canada, skiing in France, rock climbing in North Wales - the list goes on.
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Meghan Markle turned her home into a wellness sanctuary
When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved into the 10-bedroom Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, they made some upgrades to improve their well-being. That includes soundproofing the home, using vegan essential oil-infused paint on the walls, installing an eco-friendly green energy unit, and putting together an organic vegetable garden.
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Queen Letizia follows the Perricone Diet
According to the Daily Express, Queen Letizia of Spain loves the Perricone diet. The anti-inflammatory eating plan is meant to help increase energy, improve mental clarity, and boost physical well-being through healthy meals that include high-quality protein, low-glycaemic carbs (like beans, lentils, porridge, and colourful fruits and veggies), healthy fats (like nuts and seeds), plenty of pure spring water, and antioxidant-rich green tea.
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Princess Madeleine spends time in nature
Past studies have shown spending time out in nature brings on plenty of health benefits, from boosting the immune system to lowering levels of stress and anxiety. And that’s an activity Princess Madeleine of Sweden loves doing - especially with her daughter Leonore. She's also a fan of horseback riding, walking, and dancing.
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Meghan Markle is a part-time vegan
Meghan Markle has always been passionate about eating a nutritious diet, and one way she stays healthy is eating vegan part-time. “I try to eat vegan during the week and then have a little bit more flexibility with what I dig into on the weekends,” she said in an interview with Best Health.
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Prince Carl Philip loves to run
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden combines his love of fitness with his love of philanthropy. Last year, he ran a race to support a Swedish organisation that raises funds for medical research on diseases in ill newborns. His healthy habit couldn’t be more of a win.
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Princess Charlene is a swimmer
Before becoming royalty, Princess Charlene of Monaco was an Olympic swimmer, so it's no wonder that's still one of her favourite ways to stay healthy. Swimming is an excellent way to get cardio and strength training in one low-impact workout. In fact, she launched a foundation in 2012 with the goal of saving lives and preventing drownings from occurring. Since then, it has helped 300,000 people in 30 different countries learn how to swim.
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