Princess Kate ‘terrified’ that alcohol could trigger a new battle against cancer
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‘I have to be more aware now’
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, has reportedly cut back on alcohol.
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During a joint visit to London on March 12, 2026 with her husband, Prince William, she spoke candidly about changing her lifestyle, including her approach to alcohol, while visiting Fabal Beerhall and other businesses in Borough Market and the Southwark region.
A source said: “Catherine has become extremely cautious about anything that could affect her health, and that includes alcohol. There is a real sense that she is now almost teetotal, not out of preference but out of concern, as she is very wary that even small amounts can have consequences that she is not prepared to risk.”
The insider added: “She has spoken privately about being ‘terrified’ of another health battle, so her mindset now is very much about prevention and control. If that means giving up alcohol almost completely, then that’s a decision she’s very comfortable with.”
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Princess Catherine herself said she hasn’t drank much alcohol since her diagnosis.
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During the engagement, Catherine said: “I haven’t had much alcohol since my diagnosis. It’s something I have to be a lot more aware of now.”
Then she turned to William and added, “But you like your cider, don’t you?”
William highlighted the importance of local venues during the visit, saying: “Pubs are so important. They are places where people and the community come together.”
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Princess Kate talks about life after her diagnosis
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A major lifestyle change revealed
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Princess Catherine and Prince William toured Borough Market and visited local businesses.
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The couple spent the day walking through Borough Market, greeting the public and visiting small businesses, including Southwark Brewing Company, where they helped add hops to a brewing kettle.
Another insider said: “What’s striking is how openly Kate now acknowledges her lifestyle changes. In the past it may have been something that was kept private, but there is a sense that she wants to be transparent about how her experience has changed her daily choices, especially around health and wellbeing.”
During their visit, the pair sampled food at Trethowan Brothers, joking that the cheese and chutney they received meant ‘that’s lunch catered’ as they describe themselves as ‘big cheese fans’.
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The future queen made Prince William a cup of coffee.
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The princess has become more open about her lifestyle changes.
Catherine also took part in making coffee at Change Please, saying to her husband, “William, I made you coffee!” before noting: “It’s not decaf” – as William joked: “They can sell it!”
A source said: “There has been a noticeable change in Kate’s overall lifestyle – it’s not just about alcohol, but a wider focus on balance and long-term health. People close to her say she is more conscious than ever about what she consumes and how she deals with stress.”
The two later visited Humble Crumble, where Catherine impressed founder Kim Innes with her blowjob skills, before changing into RNLI overalls for a boat trip along the Thames to mark the 25th anniversary of the RNLI lifeguards.
William reflected on the dangers of the water during the visit, saying: “Sometimes we don’t respect it enough.”
They also met members of the charity Bridge Watch, with Catherine saying: “It’s about reaching out, isn’t it, and building trusted relationships that they might not have elsewhere in their lives? It’s an incredible role to play.”
