The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have a personal chef to cater their family's meals, but the down-to-earth family also like to keep things simple at home by cooking themselves.
The Duchess of Cambridge's curries
Kate loves to cook curry, having previously revealed she enjoys making vegetable curry when cooking at home.
Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
However, the royals still have a London base at Apartment 1A inside of Kensington Palace, and did you know they have a rather unusual sleeping set up? Inside their regal abode, it is believed that the royal couple sleep on the ground floor of the property rather than upstairs, as the upper floor is reserved for staff.
That would be their fleet of aides and courtiers, who manage everything from the Wales' schedule to their outfits.
Apartment 1A has reportedly two master bedrooms on the ground floor but while the option is there for them to sleep separately, the two are understood to share a bedroom. During their three-day whistlestop tour of the UK in 2021, however, Kate and William slept in separate beds on the train.
While I, like so many other moms, dream of having a team of Mary Poppins-like nannies to help care for my kids so I can actually get stuff done, Kate keeps it simple with one nanny for her three children. Maria Borrallo has been with the family since 2014, helping care for George when he was just 8 months old.
Kate's daily routine: school run, food shop, gym
Regularly dropping the children at school and doing the daily food shopping on nearby Kensington High Street, the duchess also prefers to swap the indoor gym at the Palace for runs in Kensington Gardens.
While it may seem unusual that William opted not to have a wedding ring, it is thought he made the decision for practical reasons. A Palace insider told the Mirror at the time: “He's not one for jewellery. He's never worn any. "He decided he didn't want to wear one now.
Does Kate Middleton go to bed early? The Duchess of Cambridge has previously revealed she goes to bed at 10.30pm every night, in order to maintain sleep hygiene and a consistent routine, meaning that it's easier for her to nod off.
Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
It is thus clear that there is no tradition of circumcision among the British royal family. If Prince Charles and the sons of George V were circumcised, it was not because Victoria believed herself descended from King David, and certainly not because a family circumcision tradition was introduced by George I.
But, not one to follow tradition too strictly, the Queen set her own standard and breastfed her four children, something which her daughter-in-law Princess Diana also decided to do as well, and later the Duchess of Cambridge.
Kate Middleton has been known for eating healthily, following a strict diet of various nutritional foods. According to experts at Longevita, the 40-year-old starts her day off with oats - high in protein, carbohydrates and fibre - and a breakfast drink containing nutritionally-dense foods.
Breakfast. We all know the power of a bowl of porridge — and clearly, Kate Middleton does too. The Princess of Wales is reportedly a big fan of slow-burn energy oats to fuel up before attending royal events or undertaking exercise.
Meet Natasha Archer. Dressing the Duchess of Cambridge is a challenge - how to choose look after look that is stylish, appropriate and yet iconically Kate? Enter Natasha Archer. Archer, the woman behind Kate Middleton's best looks, has also recently been helping Prince William in the sartorial department.
The Princess of Wales remains the only royal lady to have worn the Nizam of Hyderabad piece besides Queen Elizabeth. In light of the monarch's death, it seems likely the necklace's new ownership falls to Kate, who may be in line to inherit the precious piece. Cartier originally crafted the necklace in the 1930s.
For decades, he has worn a gold signet ring on the little finger of his left hand. The ring, which is very close to the King's heart, is engraved with the symbol of the Prince of Wales — a title held by Charles for 64 years, and now used by his son Prince William.
Kate and William are thought to dress their children in blue to symbolise their cohesion as a family in the public eye. But blue is also a powerful colour, which is fitting for the future King and Queen and their children.
The Queen granted us a Royal Warrant in 1978 as a mark of recognition that Andrex® is a regular supplier of toilet tissue to the Royal households.
The Princess of Wales is rumored to like foods like watermelon salad with feta, avocado, and cucumber for other meals. Between meals, Kate frequently likes to nibble on goji berries, raw fruit, and vegetables, all of which are rich in nutrients that encourage healthy hair growth and give her lovely locks.
The Duchess' clothing is paid for by the Duchy of Cornwall.
In Britain, ladies-in-waiting are titled noblewomen who serve not only the queen, but also high-ranking women in the royal household. Kate Middleton has one, while the queen's sister Princess Margaret had many.
According to FEMAIL, newly qualified nannies can earn up to £42,000 for a non-residential role while some earn up to £120,000 after a few years' experience. This attractive salary also includes the benefits of designer handbags, trips abroad and luxurious living quarters.
Kate is a “working royal” but does not earn a salary. When not raising her three children, her day-to-day schedule is filled with official engagements where she represents the family and monarchy along with her husband. Although she has no income, per se, Middleton has few expenses.