"In the evenings she indulges her hobby of cooking William's favourite supper, roast chicken," wrote royal expert Katie Nicholls in Vanity Fair during the couple's early years of marriage. "They are reported to own a sausage-maker, and she has started making homemade pots of fruit jam while her husband is at work.
In fact, Kate Middleton is said to enjoy relaxing after a long day by cooking for her family. The Princess often prepares dinner for husband Prince William and children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The Duchess of Cambridge's curries
Kate loves to cook curry, having previously revealed she enjoys making vegetable curry when cooking at home.
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.
Can you imagine Her Majesty with yellow dishwashing gloves on? At her former primary residence, Buckingham Palace, and at her current home, Windsor Castle, the Queen has a staff on hand to take care of most of the chores we non-royals dread: The laundry. Vacuuming. Washing the dishes after a meal.
As for why the Queen chooses a bath every morning at precisely 8am instead of hopping in the shower, royal expert Craig Brown said: “She always took a bath because she and other royals believe showers are for people who are rushing out the door to get to work.”
However, the royals are one step ahead, as they weigh themselves before (and after) the Christmas meal. Shocking as it may sound, the history of this royal tradition is actually quite endearing.
The 40-year-old is said to start her day with oats, which are heavy in protein, carbs, and fiber, and then follow that with a breakfast drink consisting of nutrient-dense foods, according to hair specialists at Longevita. Prince William and Kate Middleton make cocktails!
The plans of the royal residence show Kate and William have two master bedrooms, however, it is their location that has baffled royal fans as the bedrooms are both located on the ground floor.
Watermelon salad with avocado, onions, cucumbers, and feta cheese is said to be one of her go-to meals. And although she isn't vegetarian, Kate prefers to eat mostly vegetarian dishes for lunch, with vegetable kebabs and lentil curry being a couple of her favorites.
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.
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.
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.
To be sure, palace staffers are on hand to look after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, but Kate has said she's a hands-on mum that makes cooking a family activity. What's more, the duchess has previously revealed the dishes Prince William wooed her with - and the homemade food she gifted the Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has one nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.
Bar Concession
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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.
Kate Middleton is to stay at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia in London on the night before her wedding to Prince William.
What Kate called the Queen. While the rest of the world is required to address Queen Elizabeth as Ma'am or your majesty, those closest to her are allowed to refer to her as Mama, according to Ingrid Seward, the editor of Majesty magazine. Sign up to British Heritage Travel's daily newsletter here!
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.
The rumored royal shampoo of choice that keeps Kate's locks so bouncy? Kerastase Discipline Bain Oleo Relax smoothing shampoo. While the princess has never confirmed her use of the product, there are a few more potions that appear to have a more confirmed pedigree.
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.
There isn't a hue Her Majesty hasn't worn, but then, with hundreds of engagements to attend a year and often having to change up to five times a day, variety of color is everything.
According to Sir William Heseltine, a former private secretary to the Queen, Kate and Meghan will now have to follow the family rule when it comes to bedtimes at the Queen's residences - not going to bed before the Monarch herself. That's right.