Kate Middleton has surprised fans and her husband Prince William with her admission of a peculiar hobby that drives him to call her "crazy". Following the news of her cancer diagnosis, light exercise is commonly recommended for recovery, and for the sporty Royal , who played hockey and tennis at Marlborough College, this couldn't be truer. In a candid conversation with Mike Tindall for his podcast 'The Good, The Bad And The Rugby' in 2023, Kate enthused about her passion for physical activity, reports OK! "I really, genuinely, love all sports.

I can always remember being physical, using our bodies, whether it's walking, climbing the Lake District , in Scotland [or] swimming from a young age," Kate explained. "[My parents] always encouraged us to be physically active and sporty and they always encouraged us into doing team sports and trying things." But what truly raises eyebrows is the Princess of Wales ' revelation about her fondness for an extreme pastime.

"Cold swimming the colder, the better. I absolutely love it. Slightly to the point where William's [saying] 'You're crazy' and it's dark and it's raining.

I will go and seek out cold water. I love it." While Kate's medical advisors might not yet endorse her chilly swims as she continues cancer treatment, she has managed to immerse herself in the sporting world throughout the summer, including enjoying Wimbledon with her daughter Charlotte and sister Pippa Middleton.

The future Queen to the throne may be embracing a more r.