Royal fan or not, we were all fascinated by the Queen's steadfast work ethic – and it turns out, her sleep routine might be a wellness legacy that we can all get on board with.
As well as royal tours, during her 70-year reign Queen Elizabeth II worked tirelessly with over 600charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations, so her schedule was a packed one. It's said that in order to feel fresh for her daily appointments the Queen always went to bed at the same time every night, 11pm, and slept for eight and a half hours – meaning she woke at 7.30am each day.
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It's also reported that the Queen liked to read a little in bed before turning in, which is proven to be a great aid in relaxing the mind before sleep.
Simple but effective – we expected nothing less from the Queen. In fact, her sleep routine was always so intriguing it had the most Google searches ahead of anyone else in the royal family. According to Eachnight.com, the Queen’s sleep and exercise routine was searched 136% more on average than the routines of all other royals, including Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
The duch*ess of Cambridge came in close second, however, and, in case you're wondering, her sleep routine is royally similar to the Queen's. Apparently, she heads to bed at 10.30pm each evening in order to get a good night's sleep.
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Regular exercise is also said to help with sleep and Kate leads an active lifestyle, often talking about how she loves to get outdoors – it's thought that she runs or walks every day.
Fascinated by other royal sleeping habits? The duch*ess of Sussex has previously said that she prefers to avoid caffeine in the afternoons, opting for a smoothie instead of coffee – and has also credited her regular yoga practice with helping her to sleep better.
