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The morning routine that late Princess Diana followed

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jun 17, 2021, 17:40 IST
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Princess Diana's morning routine

Besides her role as a royal and an iconic celebrity, Princess Diana was also a health-conscious, fitness-enthusiast. From being a morning person to making intense workouts part of her daily schedule, Diana was and is an inspiration to many youngsters looking to stay fit and sane in the modern world. While she left the world too soon, her legacy, whether in the sphere of social work or in the field of fashion and beauty, goes on to motivate millions of people all around the world. That said, to help you match your energy with hers, here's a guide to Princess Diana's morning routine you can follow too.

Photo: Tim Graham/Getty images

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Princess Diana was accustomed to a very busy schedule

While the life of the Royal Princess may have seemed dazzling and full of glam, on the contrary, it was actually very busy and bustling. Reportedly, Diana's entire day was packed with multiple appointments and appearances, that gave her no time to tend to her own self. As per a royal staffer, he was 'terrified' when he first saw Diana's book of engagements. This in itself speaks volumes about how the late Princess shuffled her time between her personal and public life.

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She was an early riser

Considering Diana's life was extremely crammed with different events and public appearances, she had no choice but to rise early in the morning. Her personal butler, Harold Brown, woke her up everyday at 7:30 a.m. Many of her letters give us an insight into her struggles with sleeping, which is quite evident, given her busy schedule.

Photo: Tim Graham/Getty images

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Her day began with a weak coffee

While it was always a Lapsang Souchong tea for Prince Charles, Princess Diana relished a cup of weak coffee, as and when she woke up.

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A swim or a stretch before breakfast

Prior to having her morning breakfast, Princess Diana always preferred to go for a swim at the Buckingham Palace. If in case something urgent came up or if she was expected to be somewhere else, she would then opt for a few stretching exercises.

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Her breakfast consisted of a can of beans and a pink grapefruit with orange juice

The Princess was not a fan of carbs, red meat, and shellfish. Therefore, for breakfast, she preferred something light. Reportedly, Diana favoured a can of beans and a pink grapefruit with orange juice over everything else for breakfast.

Photo: Getty images

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She had a knack for fitness

Following her light breakfast, she suited up for her gym routine. According to a former personal trainer of Princess Diana, the royal delved into a variety of exercises, including step aerobics, power walks, and rollerblading. She was also seen at her local gym, the Chelsea Harbour Club. Besides that, Diana was an enthusiastic cyclist.

Photo: Getty images

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