Prince William Reveals His Favourite Drink and Dessert in Rare Glimpse Behind Palace Doors

People are always curious about what goes on behind palace doors, and now Prince William has shared a few rare glimpses inside.

People are always curious about what goes on behind palace doors, and now Prince William has offered a rare glimpse inside. The Prince of Wales recently guest-edited the November 2026 issue of Country Life magazine, where he paid tribute to rural communities and their importance in British life. From his preferred drink to his favorite dessert and fondest memories, the future king shared several personal insights that surely left royal fans swooning.

In the first edition of the magazine, William shared, “Nobody, in my experience, talks about ‘rural communities’ in the abstract. They talk about their village. Their farm. Their high street. Their children. It is personal, it’s special, because it is theirs.” William, with his family, has split his time between the Windsor Castle estate and Norfolk, and used the publication to talk in detail about the simple things he enjoys.

Among other things, William admitted to being a fan of traditional British pubs, revealing, “I love very cold cider with ice.” Furthermore, the issue also featured a recipe for his favorite dessert, as the Prince revealed he has a sweet tooth and is particularly fond of chocolate biscuit cake.

The cake is particularly special to the Prince as it has special memories associated with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and was also served at his wedding to Princess Kate. William admitted that he was “quite militant” about getting the recipe right, particularly when it came to finding the perfect balance of chocolate and biscuit. Further in the issue, William also expressed his desire to help communities in every way possible so that down the line, when his kids grow up, they would be proud of their dad. “One day, George, Charlotte, and Louis may ask me what I did to help communities thrive…we didn’t simply imagine a better future; we helped build it, so that someone else could build further still,” he shared.

William has reportedly worked on the latest issue of Country Life Magazine for over six months, putting together details and insight into the Waleses’ lives and passions. It also features a stunning image of a kingfisher illustrated by his eldest son, Prince George. The painting was reportedly done by George a year ago when he was just 12 years old.