Opinion: why the British royal people do not get fat
'16.01.2020'
Source: TheCrowns.ru
The royal family knows how to evoke envy. There are plenty of reasons. They are rich and famous. But there is another reason to envy them, because none of the British royals get fat, writes TheCrowns.ru.
It is a well-known fact that Princess Anna, who turns 70 this year, has been wearing the same outfits for 40 years. This indicates not only savings, but also that they still suit her.
Her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, recovered a little already in old age, but this is rather an inevitable age-related change.
Yes, and the Windsor men clearly do not suffer from extra pounds. Therefore, slender Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Megan, the Duchess of Sussex, fit perfectly into the royal family. How do they do it?
The first reason is the quality and quantity of food
The last truly fat king was Edward VII, he ruled until 1910. According to eyewitnesses, in the morning he ate a "full English breakfast", which at that time consisted of seven dishes. Most likely it was the London version of the "full English breakfast" (they have local differences).
A traditional full English breakfast includes bacon, fried, boiled eggs or scrambled eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, fried bread or buttered toast and cold cuts. It also often includes black pudding and baked beans, less often hash brown.
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The modern royal family does not eat like that. It is believed that Queen Elizabeth II has breakfast only cereal with milk. The rest of the time it minimizes the amount of carbohydrates.
When Princess Diana came to the royal family, she noticed that the queen and Princess Anna at the celebrations eat only half of the serving, and began to do the same.
Food quality also plays a big role. Royal people do not eat all kinds of rubbish: very fatty, sweet, empty calories, which mainly leads to obesity. Everything that gets to them on the table is exceptionally fresh and of the highest quality.
There is still a theory with which I agree only partially. They say that their role in harmony is played by the fact that royal people rather rarely cook themselves. And, of course, they are served by special people. So, the portions in the plates are measured out, as in a restaurant. Naturally, nothing prevents asking for supplements, but the fact that other people know when and how much you already ate can be a stopping factor. Eating up regularly in front of the assistants can be simply embarrassing, and there is a danger of causing unnecessary gossip.
The second reason is genetics
The queen's father and uncles were slender men, and her grandmother, Queen Mary, and great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, were slender women. The Queen Mother was a little prone to overweight, especially with age, but it seems her grandchildren could not convey it. Prince Philip and his whole family have always been rather thin.
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In this sense, the Middleton family genetics will be a good addition.
The third reason is sports
All members of the royal family are physically active. Prince Philip, Prince Charles and both his sons are avid polo players. Princess Anna has been riding horses all her life and even participated in the Olympic Games. And Queen Elizabeth, even in her advanced age, rides horses and makes long walks.
So there are no special secrets here. The world is changing, and now overweight is no longer an indicator of wealth and success. During the time of King Edward VII, who ate a 7-course breakfast, all the aristocrats were full. And now, being overweight is more likely a sign of an improper lifestyle or diet.
None of the British royals are getting fat, because the head of state, who promotes a healthy lifestyle, must first take care of himself. And the royal family in England seems to be doing just fine.
