Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at the age of 96, becoming the world’s oldest monarch and the longest-reigning queen in history. Throughout her life, she served the people, even fulfilling her duties just two days before her passing. She met the new Prime Minister of the UK with a smile on her face. How did the Queen manage to stay forever energetic and radiant? Here are some health tips she has shared in the past. Take a look at how she, as a sovereign, takes care of her health!
1. Balanced diet
As a queen, her meals are naturally arranged by a dedicated person. For years, her diet has been focused on being healthy, low-salt, and light. Former royal chef Darren McGrady once shared that aside from banquets, the queen’s favorite daily meal consists of fish and fresh vegetable salad. She rarely eats red meat, snacks, or fried foods, and never eats canned food. In addition, the queen drinks 6 to 8 cups of water every day and loves freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. With such restrained eating habits, it’s no wonder that the queen has maintained a certain level of health in her body and figure over the years.
2. Moderate health maintenance
Although drinking alcohol and tea can both affect your health, the English queen who loves both alcohol and tea does not shy away from indulging. It is understood that the queen starts her day with a cup of wake up tea, with her favorites being Earl Grey tea with milk or Darjeeling black tea. The queen, who loves alcohol, also enjoys a glass before dinner or before bed, with a glass of sherry before dinner and a glass of champagne before bed being her little indulgences to relax.
3. Moderate exercise
The busy queen, although she doesn’t have much time for exercise, has loved horseback riding since she was young. Even at the age of 95 last year, the queen still insisted on “getting on the horse”, and the media captured her graceful figure on horseback. In addition, the queen almost walks her beloved corgis in the garden every day, not only to cultivate a good relationship with the dogs but also to maintain her physical health through walking.
4. Sunscreen moisturizing
When it comes to skincare, the queen’s top priorities are sun protection and hydration. She tries to avoid the midday sun as much as possible and applies the highest SPF sunscreen on her face and neck when going out during the day. In addition, the queen also places great emphasis on hydration, even carefully applying moisturizing skincare products to the edges of her nails.
