Royals Drinking Beer: See Prince William, Duchess Kate and More Raise a Glass

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Royals Drinking Beer: See Prince William, Duchess Kate and More Raise a Glass

Royals, they’re just like Us! That is to say, they enjoy a beer just as much as the next person. In fact, despite a bevy of royal food rules that include no garlic and a ban on pasta for dinner, the most recognizable family in Britain is allowed to drink in public at officially sanctioned royal events. Not surprisingly, beer is a popular libation of choice with this blue-blooded clan. Case in point? Duchess Kate, who was decked out in head-to-toe green and Prince William each sipped on a pint of Guinness in March 2019 in Hounslow, England, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The future king and queen were on hand to meet with Irish Guards after attending the holiday parade at Cavalry Barracks. And that’s not the only time the parents of three enjoyed a beer together, either. Back in July 2017, both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were spotted toasting with the popular drink after competing against one another in a rowing race in Germany. [jwplayer XPMpNrnS-l3ahXupL] In addition to sipping on a pint every now and again, the royal couple has been known to serve them, too. In February 2019, Kate stepped behind a bar in Ireland and tried her hand at pouring a pint all while wearing a designer dress, and she managed to do it without splashing her green gown. As you might have guessed, other members of the royal family, such as Prince Harry and Prince Charles, are beer fans as well. Harry, who tends to be a bit more relaxed than his older brother when it comes to royal protocol, has even been spotted with a beer in St. James's Palace, a royal residence he and his family once called home. In May 2021, the Duke of Cambridge enjoyed a brew with first responders ahead of the Scottish Cup final. "Taking this opportunity to thank Emergency Responders for their dedication and commitment over the last year," the official Kensington Royal account tweeted at the time. Though the group enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of watching soccer, they found time to discuss more serious matters as well. "Many of the emergency responders today were open about the mental health challenges they’ve experienced during the pandemic and how they coped throughout," Kensington Royal added in another tweet. "We must ensure that all emergency responders receive the mental health support they need." Keep scrolling to see various members of the royal family enjoying a beer:

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Royals Drinking Beer: See Prince William, Duchess Kate and More Raise a Glass

Royals, they’re just like Us! That is to say, they enjoy a beer just as much as the next person. In fact, despite a bevy of royal food rules that include no garlic and a ban on pasta for dinner, the most recognizable family in Britain is allowed to drink in public at officially sanctioned royal events. Not surprisingly, beer is a popular libation of choice with this blue-blooded clan. Case in point? Duchess Kate, who was decked out in head-to-toe green and Prince William each sipped on a pint of Guinness in March 2019 in Hounslow, England, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The future king and queen were on hand to meet with Irish Guards after attending the holiday parade at Cavalry Barracks. And that’s not the only time the parents of three enjoyed a beer together, either. Back in July 2017, both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were spotted toasting with the popular drink after competing against one another in a rowing race in Germany. [jwplayer XPMpNrnS-l3ahXupL] In addition to sipping on a pint every now and again, the royal couple has been known to serve them, too. In February 2019, Kate stepped behind a bar in Ireland and tried her hand at pouring a pint all while wearing a designer dress, and she managed to do it without splashing her green gown. As you might have guessed, other members of the royal family, such as Prince Harry and Prince Charles, are beer fans as well. Harry, who tends to be a bit more relaxed than his older brother when it comes to royal protocol, has even been spotted with a beer in St. James's Palace, a royal residence he and his family once called home. In May 2021, the Duke of Cambridge enjoyed a brew with first responders ahead of the Scottish Cup final. "Taking this opportunity to thank Emergency Responders for their dedication and commitment over the last year," the official Kensington Royal account tweeted at the time. Though the group enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of watching soccer, they found time to discuss more serious matters as well. "Many of the emergency responders today were open about the mental health challenges they’ve experienced during the pandemic and how they coped throughout," Kensington Royal added in another tweet. "We must ensure that all emergency responders receive the mental health support they need." Keep scrolling to see various members of the royal family enjoying a beer:

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A Royal Cheers

Charles sipped on a mug of ale while visiting a pub in Iddesleigh, England, in July 2021.

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This Round's on Him

William enjoyed a pint with a group of British first responders in May 2021 to thank them for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Local Pub Check-In

The Duke of Cambridge ordered a pint at the Rose & Crown Freehouse pub in the U.K. ahead of the partial reopening amid the pandemic. “As pubs and restaurants reopen around the UK this weekend, The Duke popped into the local pub in Norfolk to wish the staff well and hear how they have adapted their operations in order to allow them to return to a new normal,” the Kensington Palace Instagram account shared in July 2020.

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Imbibing at the Guinness Storehouse in Ireland

During a royal visit to Ireland in March 2020, William and Kate each sipped from a pint of Guinness at a reception hosted by the British Ambassador to Ireland, Robin Barnett, at the Guinness Storehouse’s Gravity Bar in Dublin.

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Raising the Beer Stein

Camilla and Charles each took a sip from their massive beer steins during a joint visit to the Hofbrauhaus beer hall on May 9, 2019, in Munich, Germany. The pair were also gifted with lederhosen for their newest grandchild – Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s son, Archie Harrison.

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Toasting Together

The royal pair met with Irish Guards and toasted with pints of Guinness after attending the St. Patrick's Day parade at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, England, on March 17, 2019.

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Stepping Behind the Bar

The Duchess of Cambridge opted to serve a beer instead of sip one during a visit to Empire Music Hall Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Believe it or not, the mother of three pulled a pint without getting any beer on her glittery green Missoni dress on February 27, 2019.

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Putting a Spell on Some Beer

Meanwhile, Prince William stepped behind the bar and appeared to put a spell on a pair of beers resting on the bar while his wife looked on during that same February 2019 trip to Belfast.

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Face First

The Prince of Wales sampled a special brew created for the ABVFest beer festival during his visit to Carlisle Memorial Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on June 12, 2018.

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Raising a Glass

The royal celebrated her victory by raising a glass full of beer in Heidelberg, Germany, after participating in a rowing race between the twinned town of Cambridge and Heidelberg during an official visit to Poland and Germany in July 2017.

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Taking a Sniff

Ever the curious drinker, the future king of England took a sniff of his beer as Kate looked on during a tour of a traditional German market in Heidelberg, Germany, on July 20, 2017.

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Celebrating a Job Well Done

The Duke of Cambridge toasted with a beer in Heidelberg, Germany, after participating in a rowing race between the twinned town of Cambridge and Heidelberg and against Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge on the second day of the couple’s official visit to Germany on July 20, 2017.

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Dressed in Green and Drinking a Guinness

She may not be Irish, but Kate certainly knows how to look and dress the part. In March 2017, the royal took a drink of Guinness as she met with soldiers of the first battalion Irish Guards in their canteen following their St. Patrick’s day parade at Cavalry Barracks in London.

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Drinking Duo

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles drank beers side-by-side as they visited the Sandringham Flower Show in Sandringham, England, on July 27, 2016. Cheers, you two!

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A Beer in the Palace

Though the royal family isn’t exactly encouraged to drink, Prince Harry had a pint in hand while attending a reception for The Endeavor Fund (of which he is a patron) at St. James's Palace in London in November 2015.

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A Beer for the Birthday Boy

In June 2003, Prince William, who was days shy of celebrating his 21st birthday, had a beer on a visit to the Anglesey Agricultural centre in Anglesey, Wales, with his father, Prince Charles. The outing was part of the royal’s birthday tour of Wales.