It's hard to imagine the Prince and Princess of Wales ordering cocktails at a bar (let alone making them themselves alongside their busy royal duties) but apparently, they do!
Back in April 2023, during a visit to the family-run Indian Streatery on Bennetts Hill in Birmingham, the couple disclosed their go-to drinks of choice. Since her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, Princess Kate has reduced her alcohol intake. "Since my diagnosis, I haven't had much alcohol. It's something I have to be a lot more conscious of now," she explained during a visit to the Fabal Beerhall in March 2026 when offered a drink.
Looking back to when they drank more regularly, you might be surprised to learn what they actually ordered at the bar...
Talk tipples to me
© WPA PoolWhen the conversation in Birmingham turned to alcoholic tipples, the Prince and Princess of Wales divulged some unexpected information about their orders of choice.
While the royals have been known to take a trip to their local pub in the past, where William orders a pint and Kate is partial to a glass of white wine, it turns out the future King and Queen also enjoy a taste of the stronger stuff…
Kate admitted: "I quite like tequila," surprising royal fans who never expected the royal to enjoy such a potent spirit. It's not the first time Kate has been associated with the spirit, as she was spotted at the Houghton Music Festival in 2023 where, according to the Evening Standard, she was ordering spicy margaritas, now that is my future queen!
Deadly drink
© iStockWilliam, on the other hand, has a taste for a rather rogue cocktail that is surprisingly strong for an ordinary night out. He admitted he likes vodka and has a penchant for a Kamikaze cocktail - something he described as "silent, but deadly".
A Kamikaze cocktail is typically served ice cold, as a shot, and is a relatively unfussy form of beverage. Perhaps William's "silent, but deadly" description refers to the silent speed at which a Kamikaze is typically drunk - but with a double shot of vodka, they can be deadly if too many are enjoyed at once.
How to make Prince William's Kamikaze cocktail
Ingredients:
50ml Vodka
25ml Triple Sec
25 ml Lemon Juice
1 Lime wedge
Instructions:
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a shot glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
