Queen's son's 'restrained' new diet and exercise regime ahead of big birthday

Queen Camilla and Tom Parker Bowles attending the Queen's Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace.
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Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Consort Camilla, has openly discussed his dedication to better health by making significant lifestyle adjustments as he approaches his 50th birthday. Known for a life of luxury, he is reported to have adopted a 'more restrained approach' to dining and imbibing, while also attending a surprising set of classes.

Tom said that he's sometimes 'the only bloke' - but that hasn't stopped him attending. In an exclusive interview with Hello!, he revealed his current hobby is Pilates, while adding: "Everyone else is 20 and toned and chiselled.

"Sometimes I'm the only bloke there, so I sit in the corner." Originally a rehabilitation exercise for dancers, Pilates now enjoys global popularity for its perceived wellness benefits, according to WebMD.

Although the science behind this is currently unclear, experts suggest it may help with pain and stress relief, along with balance, posture and coordination problems. "Pilates’s main focus is on your core, but you can expect strength gains in your arms and legs," WebMD adds. "Positions and movements used to activate your core rely on your arms and legs to control or apply loads to the core, which will benefit from Pilates."

Tom's new approach to food mirrors that of his mother too, who reportedly 'dislikes diet culture' but still favours a balanced organic diet. Personal trainer Sarah Campus previously told The Express : "The Queen Consort leads a very healthy lifestyle with her husband King Charles. Camilla particularly enjoys eating hearty meals using fresh produce, a lot actually which is produced on their estate."