I tried Kate Middleton’s diet – I hated the ‘pond water’ algae smoothie, but her ‘naughty’ treat surprised me
BEING a member of the royal family has its perks, from glittering balls to talented chefs at your disposal.
Princess Kate is said to be a keen chef herself and likes preparing meals for her family – but what does she consume on a daily basis?
The royal mum-of-three has spoken about her love for open water swimming and sports, so it’s no surprise that her diet is very healthy too.
Her daily meals are packed with fresh fruit and vegetables – which has no doubt been a focus with her chemotherapy treatment this year.
However, she is said to allow herself one very British popular treat for dessert from time to time.
Whatever she consumes is clearly working for her, and she is always glowing during public engagements.
Fabulous decided to try to eat like the Princess of Wales for a day to see if we should switch our diet to become more fit for royalty…
Breakfast
Forget a fry up, Princess Kate is said to start her day with a healthy green smoothie, similarly to her sister-in-law Meghan Markle.
The Princess of Wales adds kale, spirulina (a type of algae), romaine, matcha (green tea leaves), spinach, coriander leaves, and blueberries to a blender, according to the MailOnline.
Spirulina is particularly key to making your skin glow, as it gently detoxifies and encourages cell renewal from inside the body for a bright complexion.
The drink is no doubt the secret to her glowing skin… but is an algae extract drink actually nice?
After sourcing spirulina in my local The Source shop, I whipped up the drink and my first reaction was that it looked remarkably similar to pond water.
However, the taste wasn’t *as* bad as it looked, but still wasn’t something I’d crave every day, and I certainly wouldn’t describe it as delicious.
For me it needed something to sweeten it up and I improved the taste to finish my glass with a few squirts of agave nectar.
A dash of lemon I could just about tolerate downing the glass, but I won’t be rushing to add that to my daily menu.
Next time I may try another breakfast Kate is said to enjoy; oatmeal.
Lunch
Kate Middleton's go-to watermelon salad ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 304 g watermelon, diced
- 10 mint leaves, chopped
- 37.5 g vegan feta
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
I had higher hopes for lunch, which for Kate is often a watermelon and vegan feta salad.
Despite the fact it is now autumn and chillier, it seemed a more appealing option than the smoothie.
This was also quick to make, and took no longer than 10 minutes to prepare – ideal for busy mum Kate looking after Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
After chopping the watermelon, avocado and feta, I added in the leaves and oil to make a tasty-looking and colourful bowl.
I wolfed down the portion in no time at all given it was so yummy, but my only criticism is I felt a bit hungry afterwards and knew I’d be reaching for Kate’s go-to snacks.
Snacks
Typically Kate munches on healthy snacks such as raw fruit and vegetables, and is said to be a fan of goji berries.
However, she also told kids at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2018: “I used to eat lots and lots of olives when I was little as well.”
We’ve seen the Princess of Wales also tucking into popcorn when she wants something between meals.
One example of this was during the royal tour of Canada and the USA in 2014, where she watched a basketball game in New York with Prince William and they shared a box together.
Dinner
Princess Kate likes to switch things up for her dinner, but still has some firm favourite dishes.
She often likes to whip up a homemade curry for her kids, and even revealed in 2019 that “Charlotte is pretty good with heat”.
However, she did reveal that Prince William “struggles” with spice.
I decided to choose a korma as I’m also not the best with spice and it was a big hit, especially wanting something comforting in the chilly evening.
Other dishes she loves are said to be roast chicken – royal correspondent Katie Nicholl told Vanity Fair in 2012 that it’s Prince William’s favourite – and also pasta.
During a visit to Lavender Primary School it was reported by People: “She was telling us how much her children love cooking and how they cook for her.
“They made cheesy pasta the other day.
“One stirs the flour, one puts the milk and butter in. And they make salads and stuff.”
Dessert
Now to the bit I was really looking forward to… dessert!
Chef Rody Warot told People: “Kate is always discreet and has always complimented the dishes with great kindness.
“For dessert, her favourite is sticky toffee pudding. It’s moist and spongy.”
Kate is said to particularly love the dish at the Old Boot Inn in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire.
I tucked into the classic pudding and no surprises that it turned out to be the highlight of the day.
The beauty product which is 'key to Kate Middleton's glow'
WHEN your schedule is as busy as Kate’s, making the most of your beauty sleep is vital for maintaining glowing skin.
She is known to make her skincare products work overtime when she’s catching Zs by lathering up in elixirs.
Insiders claim that the Beuti Skincare Beauty Sleep Elixir is her go-to, and she keeps a stash of bottles on her nightstand.
The £47 product contains 14 plant-based oils that slow down the enzyme responsible for ageing and prevent the breakdown of collagen, the protein in our skin that stops it from sagging.
Collagen gives skin a plump appearance but starts deteriorating in our mid-20s, so Kate is beating the natural ageing process by delaying how quickly it breaks down.
Conclusion
Aside from the ‘pond water’ smoothie, I was a big fan of Kate’s typical day.
It was healthy, colourful, tasty and I felt good after eating it all instead of bloated or sluggish.
Perhaps the salad would be more inviting as a summer dish, but it was yummy and I’ve never had watermelon in one before.
I’m glad Kate indulges in a treat now and then, and sticky toffee pudding at that.
You really can’t beat a classic, royalty or not.