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March 17, 2026

Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds

Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds
Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds
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Kate reveals lifestyle change after cancer diagnosis as she and William draw pub crawl crowds

Catherine, The Princess of Wales, revealed she has become far more careful about alcohol since her cancer diagnosis while visiting a brewery along London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile with Prince William.

The royal couple also visited Borough Market, where they chopped cheese, served desserts and even made coffee for shoppers before taking a speedboat down the Thames to visit the Royal National Lifeboat Institution station in Westminster.We also look ahead to Catherine’s appearance at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade in Aldershot, where she will present shamrock in her role as Colonel of the regiment.

Plus, William and Catherine prepare to welcome Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Prince William surprises rugby fans by singing the Welsh national anthem in Welsh, and Catherine quietly marks Mother’s Day with a message about the importance of early childhood.

And in court, a Mail on Sunday journalist reveals she once chose not to publish a major scoop about Kate’s first pregnancy after learning about it days before the news became public.

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0:00 A Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I'm your host, Mark Francis. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, revealed a personal change she has made since her cancer diagnosis during a royal visit with Prince William in East London. The couple visited a brewery along the Bermonsi Beer Mile, where they met local business owners and helped promote independent and female owned companies. During the stop at Fabel Beer Hall, the Princess was offered a taste of beer insider, but declined. According to brewery owner Hannah Rhodes. Kate explained that she has become much more careful about alcohol since her illness.

0:45 She reportedly said that since a diagnosis, she has not had much alcohol, in that it is something she now has to be far more conscious of. Instead of trying the drinks on off of, the Princess opted for a soft drink. Medical guidance from the NHS often as patients undergoing cancer treatment to limit alcohol consumption in order to support recovery and reduce treatment side effects, though recommendations can vary depending on the type of treatment. Kath and William drew large crowds during their outing. The couple began their visit at Burrow Market in Southwark, where surprised shoppers gathered as they arrived wearing aprons. The Prince and Princess chatted with traders and tried their hands at several tasks, including chopping cheese, serving dessert at the Humble Crumble stall, and making coffee at Change Please, a social enterprise that supports people experiencing homelessness. Kath even prepared a cappuccino and handed it to William, telling him I've made a coffee for you. William.

1:40 When he asked whether it was DCAF and she replied no, he joked that the drink should be sold instead. The couple also met the Trethowen Brothers, award winning cheesemakers, who have had a stall at the market since the late nineteen nineties. Later, William and Kate visited the Bramonsei b a mile, where they toured the brewery and tried pouring pints. During the visit, William revealed a personal preference for cider, telling those present, I'm a cider man. I like cider. I grew up in cider in the West Country. The outing continued with a speedboat journey along the River Thames to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Tower Lifeboat Station in Westminster, which opened in twenty twenty three and is now the busiest station in the country. The visit also carried personal significates for the couple. The first official engagement together in February twenty eleven, involved the same charity when they traveled from Angussy in North Wales to name a new RNLI lifeboat called the Hereford Endeavor. That event took place just months before their wedding. During Thursday's appearance, the Prince and Princess spoke with the RNLI staff and volunteers about their life saving work on the Thames, and the day ended with Kate stopping to Greek members of the public except flowers and pose for selfi's with the crowds waiting outside.

2:54 The Princess of Wales would take part in the Irish Guards Saint Patrick's Day Parade at Mon's Barracks and Oldershop. Today, Catherine, who serves as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will join the regiment for the traditional celebration. During the ceremony, she will present sprigs of shamrock to the officers and guardsmen, who will then distribute them among the ranks. The Irish Wolfound regimental mascot will also receive Shamrock. The parade will conclude where a royal salute and a march past, during which the Princess of Wales will take the salute in her role as colonel. Following the ceremony, Katherine will award long Service and Good Conduct medals to members of the regiment. She will also meet with Regimental Association members and a group of junior cadets from Northern Ireland known as the Mini Mix. The princesses also expected to spend time at the Sergeant's Mass, where she will meet soldiers and their families and recognize the role they play in supporting the armed forces. The Irish Guards perform a dual role within the British Army. They serve as elite infantry soldiers trained in frontland combat roles involving machine guns, anti tank missiles, mortars, reconnaissance and sniping. At the same time, they also act as the ceremonial bodyguard to the King and are frequently seen on duty at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. The regiment has also played a role in supporting the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In recent years, it is focused on modernization and developing new operational capabilities, including becoming a leading force in the UK's drone warfare program. Katon William will take on a prominent diplomatic role as they

4:27 present Charles the Third to formally welcome Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Olaremi Tinubu when the Nigerian leader arrives for a two day visit to the UK. The presidential couple will arrive in London today before traveling to Windsor on Wednesday, where William and Catherine will greet them at the Fairmont Hotel on behalf of the king. After that initial welcome, the group will travel to Datchet Road for the ceremonial arrival. King Charles and Camilla will then formally receive the visitors on the Royal Zais. The ceremony will include a royal salute fired in Home Park and at the Tower of London. Royal party will then take part in a carriage procession to Windsor Castle. Inside the castle's quadrangle, a guard of honour from the first Battalion Grenadier Guards will present arms while the bands play the national anthems of Nigeria, and the UK President Tanubu will inspect the Guard of Honour before the assembled royals watcher military march past. Later in the day, the King and Queen will host the Nigerian President and First Lady for a private exhibition of items relating to Nigeria from the Royal collection in the Green Drawing Room. The visit will conclude with the traditional state banquet in Saint George's Hall at Windsor Castle, where both King Charles and President Tenubu are expected to deliver speeches.

5:45 On Thursday, the Nigerian President will meet with British Prime Minister Kirs Stamer in London before departing. The trip marks the first UK visit by a Nigerian leader in thirty seven years. The last took place in nineteen eighty nine, when Nigerian Military Press President Ibrahim baban Gida was hosted by Elizabeth the Second. King. Charles also has a long personal connection with Nigeria, having visited the country several times during his years as Prince of Wales, including a visit in twenty eighteen alongside Camilla or Palasing just a moment. Prince William drew praise from Royal watchers after attending a Six Nations rugby match in Cardiff, where fans noticed an unexpected talent. The Prince attended the match in his role as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. During the match, William joined thousands of supporters in singing the Welsh national anthem before kickoff. Video of the moment circulated online and quickly drew enthusiastic reactions from fans. One supporter wrote on x Prince William joined in with the Welsh national anthem at the Wales versus Italy rugby match today, sung in Welsh, a very dramatic start to the match. The singing was fantastic.

6:58 Kate mark Mother's Day in a quiet way this year, stepping away from the usual tradition of sharing a family photograph with Prince William and their children. In past years, Katherine Is often used Mothering Sunday to post personal images featuring Prince George, Prince Charlotte, Prince Lewis. Last year, the tradition drew intense attention after a family photograph was found to have been digitally edited, prompting the Princess to issue a rare public apology. This year, there was no personal Mother's Day post from Katherine on her main social media channels, but she did quietly share a message through the Royal Foundation Center for Early Childhood, the organization she uses to promote the importance of children's earliest years. The message read today, we celebrate every mother, kerra and caregiver whose steady love gives children the foundations to thrive. Here's to all who nurture and guide with the quiet acts that shape the next generation. Happy Mother's Day. We learned in court last week that a senior Mail on Sunday journalist told the High Court she once knew Kate was pregnant with her first child days before the news became public, but chose not to report it. Charlotte Griffith's editor at large the Mail on Sunday, gave the evidence during the ongoing privacy trial brought by several high profile figures against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

8:13 During her testimony, Griffith said the incident demonstrated that she understood the difference between her professional role as a journalist and her personal relationships. She told the court. I draw a line between my professional and my own personal life as compared to my attending events as a journalist. Griffith said she had attended a country house gathering where Prince William mentioned that Catherine would not be present because she was suffering from morning sickness. She explained that the comment effectively revealed that the Princess of Wales was expecting her first child. Griffiths said the fact that the Princess was pregnant whether their first child, would have been big news in Saint James. Pallace only confirmed it the following Monday because she had to be admitted to hospital. I decided to keep it to myself. I missed a scoop to maintain my friendships, and because I knew where the line was and had decided not to cross it. And they have it. If you want to email us addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follo us on Spotify, Apple or the Apple if your choice. By Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and good terms