Kate Middleton Glows at the #PromiseToThePlanet Campaign

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, better known as Kate Middleton, has been an icon in the British media, particularly for her fashion. Middleton wore another incredible outfit at an event for the Glasgow Scouts with her husband, Prince William. Middleton wore an all black outfit, with a patterned scarf, and a green vest. Read on to see 5 ways Kate Middleton stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Believes in Taking Care of Her Mental Health

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Middleton is open about taking care of her mental health, and has spoken about the importance of mental health on several occasions. In a chat with Jasmine Harrison, the youngest woman to row the Atlantic Ocean solo, the Duchess said, "To do a challenge like this, it needs all the elements and all those positive sides to our mental health and our minds to see a challenge like this through. And it's rare to see such an amazing display of that through the challenge that you've just done, and it should be really celebrated."

2. She Reportedly Loves Planks

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A source tells the DailyMail that the Duchess loves to do planks, which is a great exercise. An article on Healthline.com states, “A great alternative to crunches, planks can help improve core strength and stability.”

3. She Reportedly Plays Tennis with Her Kids

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A source says to Express.com that Middleton loves to play tennis, usually with her kids. Prince George and Princess Charlotte usually take tennis lessons after school, and Middleton likes to join in. Middleton is also often spotted at professional tennis games, like the U.S. Open. According to WebMD, tennis can “Lower your blood pressure. Boost your fitness. Have better stamina for everyday activities.”

4. She Reportedly Takes Walks with Her Family

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Middleton and her husband, Prince William, are often seen taking walks throughout England. Sometimes, they will even bring their kids along. “Spending time in nature can play a pivotal role in helping children grow up to become happy, healthy adults,” she said in a statement supporting the UK campaign, Backyard Nature.

5. She Reportedly Loves Smoothies

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A source tells the DailyMail that the Duchess loves to drink smoothies in both the morning and afternoon. Her go-to recipe includes, kale, spinach, matcha, and blueberries, among other things. According to this article from Healthline.com, smoothies are a great way to get the recommended servings of fruit, vegetables, and fiber daily.

Let's take a royal tour through the health and exercise regimens of Meghan Markle and her majestic circle. From the regal revelations of Meghan's favorite workouts to Serena Williams' queenly approach to mental relaxation, each slide unveils the fitness crowns these celebrities wear. Whether it's blending green smoothies or ruling the tennis court, these stars prove that maintaining a kingdom of health is about finding balance in our busy lives.

1. Meghan Markle

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Meghan Markle shared her fitness secrets in an interview with Shape Magazine. “I’ve been doing the Tracy Anderson DVDs, gosh for, five, six years almost now. I just find the results are great and you can do 15 minutes in my trailer - just find those little bits of time and at the end of the day you’ve had a full workout.”

2. Serena Williams

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Serena Williams is Markle’s longtime BFF. The tennis legend has a busy schedule, but she tells CNBC’S Make It that she makes time to relax. “Something I do every day is [to] completely turn my brain off, which sounds weird but because I work so much between tennis and running my other properties—Serena Ventures and Serena Clothing. But it’s a lot so I just need to turn my brain off and not think about anything.”

3. Abigail Spencer

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Abigail Spencer is one of Markle’s closest friends. The two also worked on Suits together. Spencer shared some of her diet and wellness secrets with People. “I’m always trying to get in water,” she says. “It is the life force. It’s extremely easy to dehydrate working 14 hours a day and on my feet all the time.”

4. Sarah Rafferty

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Sarah Rafferty worked with Markle on the show Suits. She revealed in an interview with SELF that she loves to do Pilates to stay in shape. "I honestly think I've gotten taller since I started doing Pilates. And my posture is totally different, no more slouching!"

5. Patrick J. Adams

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Patrick J. Adams is another of Markle’s Suits co-stars. He shared his fitness secrets with Men’s Journal. “I transformed a back corner of my yard into a workout space, which has become my favorite place at the house now. I’ve had these kettlebells from Agatsu for years, but lately they are really getting used. The company is from Canada, and I picked them up while I was filming Suits up in Toronto. Once we wrapped on the show, they spent months outside in the elements, but they stood the test of time and still do the job.”

6. Amanda Schull

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Amanda Schull is another of Markle’s friends from Suits. She opened up about her diet to Women’s Running. “Healthy eating is definitely a challenge when I’m not in control of all of my meals. I usually make myself a green smoothie in the morning to take to work, and then practice as much self-restraint as possible when craft services brings naughty snacks around.”

7. Lindsay Roth

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Writer Lindsay Roth is one of Markle’s best friends. She opened up about their friendship and how they approach life to People. “There’s a motto that Meg and I have consistently come back to throughout the years: ‘I choose happiness,’” says Roth. “It’s a constant reminder to be self-aware, be uniquely you, be happy and to treat people with respect; to be kind, empathetic and to really learn from those around you in any circumstance

8. Misha Nonoo

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One of Markle’s best friends is designer, Misha Nonoo. She shared her workout secrets in an interview with The Standard. “I try and exercise at least once a day for an hour or two before work. I am a Tracy Anderson devotee and go to her NY studio for all my classes. I also love walking Thatcher, my dog, to and from work every day. My daily workout at Tracy Anderson is a moment for myself each day as is my meditation practice.”

9. Gabriel Brecht

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Gabriel Brecht worked with Markle on Suits. He revealed in an interview with Parade.com that he adapted a vegetarian diet. “I had the best Philly cheesesteak ever, but it made me feel terrible,” Brecht said. “A friend recommended I read The China Study, and I quit eating meat. I’ve never felt better.”

10. Gina Torres

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Gina Torres worked with Markle on Suits. She talked about her approach to fitness in an interview with Health Magazine. “With working out, it’s about strength — being able to run up the stairs and just feeling like I can get myself out of a situation,” she said. “I always want to come from a place of power, and of knowing my body. The fringe benefit of that is that I look great in some clothes … and am fit for life.”

11. Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey interviewed Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, in 2021. Winfrey is a Weight Watchers spokeswoman, and talked about the impact it has had in an interview. “Weight Watchers is easier than any other program I’ve ever been on. It’s a lifestyle, a way of eating, and a way of living that’s so freeing. You never feel like you are on a diet, and it works. I can honestly tell you I struggle no more. I’m eating everything I love — tacos, pasta. I’ve never felt deprived.”

“Brought my own shells to the beach,” Kerry Washington captioned a photo this weekend, of her on the beach in a bikini, the ocean behind her. Her hand points to a Venus Gold Necklace, while on her ears are Venus Organic Pearl Gold Earrings—each in the shape of shells. They are part of the #KERRYxAURATE collection—aka the Birth of Mother Collection—a collab between the Little Fires Everwhere star and the fine jewlery company. “Thanks @auratenewyork!!!” How does Washington stay so inspiring? Read on to see 5 ways Kerry Washington keeps it together and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Supports Female-Owned Businesses

Aurate is a female-owned business—founded by Sophie Kahn and Bouchra Ezzahraoui—and Washington is a backer. They first collaborated on something called The Lioness Collection. “I was inspired by the themes of what the lioness means, how lionesses operate, how the lionesses hunt together and nurture their cubs together,” Washington said at the time, to TechCrunch. “There’s no hierarchy among lionesses … They are fierce and ambitious but they also take care of each other.” She added: “I love working with female founders.” “Aurate is style and substance and Kerry is style and substance,” Kahn told TechCrunch. “She’s also an activist, she cares and has a voice. That’s why it was such a perfect fit.”

2. Health and Wellness are Her Sources of Beauty

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“The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at,” she told Oprah Magazine. “Now I think she’s a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.”

3. She Keeps Her Skin Clear This Way

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“I've always understood the connection between science and skin," she told Elle back in 2015. “I've been seeing a dermatologist since I was six years old for eczema. I really believe in exfoliating and I also use a red light for dealing with bacteria. I have one that I travel with. I really love [Neutrogena's] Visibly Even line because it smoothes skin with soy and prevents new spots with SPF. I'm excited about the new foundation colors because we're expanding. You want to be able to find the fit for you and the science behind our foundation is so strong.”

4. She Likes to Change it Up

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“For me the fun of it is to think about red carpet for creative expression. I work with the best hair stylists, the best makeup artists. It's like, 'let's create some art together.' I'm the canvas. I think really changing it up is most important,” she told Elle.

5. She Does Yoga and Fights for Rights

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Washington and her Scandal co-star raised money for Black Voters Matter by hosting online yoga. “Tony Goldwyn and I might have played a President and a Fixer on TV…but we can’t save the day. You can!” the caption read. ”YOU have the power to be the hero of your community. YOU can create change. YOU can make sure that your representatives actually represent you and your views. I hope that today’s yoga and chat help you feel empowered to do so. Sending you so much love and gratitude for joining and donating today,” she continued.