In a low-key arrival at Peter Phillips’ royal wedding, the Prince and Princess of Wales pulled up to All Saints Church in Kemble in a car driven by William himself.
Doing away with pomp and circumstance, in line with Peter and his wife Harriet Sperling’s wishes for their intimate wedding, the couple made a hurried entrance into the church, only giving a brief wave to fans before Prince William ushered his wife away from the rain.
But this fleeting moment was all fans needed to catch a glimpse inside Princess Kate’s one travel drink, known for being a powerhouse of nutrients that maintain energy and hydration – all in one bottle.
While all eyes were fixated on Kate’s Roland Mouret boucle dress, in a daring cream colour, we honed in on the small carton of coconut water poking out of the car door, with its iconic blue screw-top.
HELLO!’s Senior Editor and accredited nutritionist Faye James previously explained it has a “rich electrolyte profile”, including potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium.
“One cup of coconut water contains more potassium than a medium banana, offering around 600 mg on average. This makes it particularly helpful after exercise, travel, or during hot weather. If you’ve been unwell or struggling with dehydration, a glass of coconut water can help restore your electrolyte balance gently and effectively,” she penned.
The author of The 10:10 Diet, The Menopause Diet, The Long Life Plan also added that it offers an antioxidant boost, which helps “reduce cellular damage, support healthy ageing, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.”
© WireImageConsidering the royals spent the afternoon at the church service on 6 June, followed by a reception at Princess Anne’s Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, it is not surprising that Kate would want a little boost for the long day of celebrations.
Why it should be used in moderation
Nutritionist Charlotte Faure Green agreed that the electrolytes of coconut water “give it a bit of an edge” compared to regular water, but it’s important not to forget the hidden sugars. “Coconut water does contain natural sugars, around 6g per 100ml, so it’s one to enjoy in moderation rather than drink by the litre,” she told HELLO!.
She also warned us not to feed into the hype about anti-ageing benefits. “I treat those with caution,” the expert said. “Whilst there are some interesting plant compounds in coconut water, called cytokinins, that have shown antioxidant properties in research, we can’t confidently say drinking it will give you visibly clearer skin. Good hydration generally supports skin health, and coconut water counts towards that, but the marketing tends to be a little loose with the evidence on this one.”
Overall, if Kate uses it for odd events like a royal wedding, it has several benefits on the day and afterwards! “If you happen to have overindulged at a wedding, the electrolytes make it a pretty solid choice for the morning after, too,” Charlotte explained.
Kate’s diet
© GettyWhile it’s not known what food was on the menu at Peter and Harriet’s wedding breakfast, including what flavour cake they chose, we imagine it would have earned high praise from foodie Kate.
In rare comments, we pieced together the royal’s daily diet, and it’s packed full of healthy fruits and vegetables. According to the MailOnline, the Princess starts the day with a “green algae” smoothie, which is made up of blended kale, spirulina (a type of algae), matcha (green tea leaves), spinach, romaine, coriander leaves, and blueberries.
Meanwhile, watermelon salads, roast chicken and spicy curry are also regularly on the menu at home for William and Kate.
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