Key Points
- Princess of Wales has largely avoided alcohol since her cancer diagnosis, choosing soft drinks instead.
- She appeared upbeat during Borough Market visit, engaging with vendors and serving desserts to tourists.
- Kate called public engagements healing, expressing gratitude and optimism after announcing remission.
Why They're In The News
KATE Middleton is opening up about a personal lifestyle change following her cancer battle.
During a March 12 visit to Southwark Brewing Company in London with Prince William, the Princess of Wales said she has been drinking very little alcohol since her diagnosis.
“Since my diagnosis I haven’t had much alcohol,” Kate said while speaking with brewery owner Hannah Rhodes, according to reporters at the event. “It’s something I have to be a lot more conscious of now.”
Instead of sampling the brewery’s beer or cider, Kate chose a soft drink.
Prince William, meanwhile, happily shared that he’s still the cider fan in the family, telling onlookers, “I’m a cider man, I like cider. I grew up on cider in the West Country.”
The royal couple’s Borough Market outing also included stops at local shops, where they browsed products, greeted members of the public and served desserts to tourists at Humble Crumble.
Kate appeared upbeat throughout the visit, continuing a positive stretch of public appearances after announcing in January 2025 that she was in remission.
In recent months, Kate has spoken about how meaningful these public engagements have been during her recovery. On a February visit to Hiut Denim, she thanked a well-wisher and said, “This is so good for my soul, meeting wonderful people here.”
The Princess of Wales has also reflected publicly on healing and gratitude, including in a birthday message earlier this year that focused on nature, peace and recovery.
Her latest appearance offered another glimpse at how life has changed since her diagnosis—and how she is moving forward with care and optimism.
Why This Matters
Kate Middleton's choice to avoid alcohol after her cancer diagnosis underscores the importance of prioritizing long-term health, normalizes post-cancer lifestyle adjustments, and uses her platform to model recovery, resilience and open conversation about survivorship care.
