JULY 2, 2018 31D
uchess Meghan might be
the royal on everyone’s radar
rightnow,buttheDuchess
ofCambridgeisturningheads,
too–lessthantwomonths
aftergivingbirthtoherthird
child, Prince Louis, on April 23.
It was at a polo match on June 10 that
Kate left fans in awe of her svelte and
healthy post-baby body. ‘People were
amazed that she was so trim just
a few weeks after having her
thirdchild,’apalaceinsider
dishes. ‘But she hasn’t been
in the gym for hours on end
or followed a crash diet.’
he 36-year-old has taken
arelaxedapproachtogetting
back in shape, itting some
simple low-intensity workouts into
her schedule and making sure she
fuelsuponhealthyfoods.Kate,who
worked with a personal trainer after
both of her previous pregnancies,
once again brought in Louise Parker
‘tomakesureshe’sgettingbackinto
shapeinahealthybutefectiveway’.
hatmeansyouwon’tindthe
duchesstryingoutthelatestexercis
craze! ‘She’s not into trendy workouts
and usually goes for a quick jog
around the Kensington Palace
groundswithPrinceLouisinhis
stroller,’ the source adds.
he mum-of-three is no stranger
to physical activity, having playedTHE DUCHESS LOOKS
ROYALLYFIT–HERE’S
HOW SHE DID IT!
WORKOUT
BUDDIES!
hey say fitness is more fun with friends –
nd Kate and hubby Prince William share in
hat belief, with the pair joining each other
or activities including ‘cycling in Norfolk
nd even water polo’. ‘It’s about taking good
are of yourself – living well,’ says Kate’s
rainer Louise Parker (inset). But while the
uture king and queen love a bit of healthy
ompetition, Kate also turns to her new
ister-in-law Meghan for a bit more zen in her
ife. An insider reveals that the Duchess of
ussex is sharing her love of yoga: ‘Meghan
as been guiding Kate in their practise.’Kate’s amazing
both tennis and i
hockey during her
days. And while Kate s athletic
pasthashelpedherbodybounceback
quickly, she has some extra tricks up her
sleeve,too.‘Kate’salsoafanofplanks,
which are great for a strong core and
slim waistline, so she’ll do a set of those,’
the insider reveals.
he stunning royal’s approach to her diet
is just as relaxed. ‘Kate is focused on having
everything in moderation and eating smaller
meals several times a day,’ the insider shares.
Balanceiskeyfortheduchess.‘It’simportant
to Kate that her routine be one that’s easy
to maintain,’ adds the insider. ‘She’d
neverbeabletotakecareof
threekidsifshewere starving
and exhausted!’SLOW
AND STEADY
‘There’s no need for
long, high-intensity
workouts,’ says Louise. ‘If
you can aim to do a little
something every day...
that’s wonderful.’48 DAYS
AFTER LOUIS’
BIRTH!Kate and
Wills love a
bit of rivalry!TEXT BY SARA BORDON