Prince William has changed his mind about Princess Kate's love of cold water swimming, a hobby he once labelled "crazy".
Speaking on Mike Tindall's The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast, Princess Catherine said: "I love swimming wherever I can - cold swimming - the colder the better."
She added: "I absolutely love it. Slightly to the point where William's like 'Catherine, you're crazy and it's dark and it's raining.' I'll go and seek out cold water."
William's change of heart
In a special guest editorship of Country Life magazine, the royal heir included swimming trunks among a selection of his favourite things.
"I'd love us to have rivers that are clean enough for all of us to swim in," he said.
He continued by revealing that he finds himself tempted by the water when out in the countryside.
"There's something about the sound of running water that I find impossible to resist," William shared. "If I come across a beautiful stretch of river on a walk, I'm always tempted to jump in for a quick dip in the cold water, so it pays to be prepared," reports People Magazine.
Benefits and risks
Cold-water swimming comes with a number of benefits, including improved heart health, reduced anxiety and better circulation.
Swimmers World says cold water swimming is a growing trend among those looking for a new challenge and a unique way to boost their physical and mental health. However, taking the plunge into cold water can be daunting, especially for those who have never tried it before. For anyone thinking of giving it a go, it's crucial to consider the benefits and risks associated with the hobby and to ensure to take a cold dip in a safe place.
