Princess Kate is a big fan of a cold-water dip (Image: Getty Images)
has one hobby which Prince William has said she is “crazy” for wanting to do. This hobby is also loved by , reports .
The two reportedly love cold-water dips, which are popular over the colder months.
Cold-water might not sound very appealing but it comes with a number of benefits.
Research has shown that taking to the cold water can improve heart health, reduce anxiety, improve circulation and help with sports recovery, says .
Over Christmas and New Year, many Brits sign up to a Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day dip to raise funds for charity.
Queen Camilla shares the same hobby as Princess Kate (Image: Getty Images)
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Queen Camilla has reportedly been a fan of a cold-water dip since childhood.
In her 2022 documentary, , she said: “I don’t mind the cold. I think we were so used to it when we were children that it just doesn’t bother me after the initial, you know, horror of stepping in and gasping you feel so much better when you come out.”
Princess Kate has also publicly spoken about how much she loves swimming in cold water. As a guest on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast, she said: “I love swimming wherever I can – cold swimming – the colder the better.”
She added: “I absolutely love it. Slightly to the point where William’s like ‘Catherine, you’re crazy and it’s dark and it’s raining.’ I’ll go and seek out cold water.”
The Royal Family often holiday in the Norfolk Coast which could be a great place for swimming (Image: Getty Images)
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The Royal Family watched swimming during the Commonwealth Games in 2022 (Image: Getty Images)
Princess Kate is known to holiday at the Sandringham home in Norfolk, England, which is close to the coast.
While on the podcast, she said that despite enjoying a cold-water dip, she wouldn’t want to take a freezing sub-zero ice bath.
Another benefit of is that it can boost the immune system and is generally known for being good for wellbeing, as long as your body is well-equipped to deal with the cold.