Tom Parker Bowles confronts doctor over Ozempic request
- Tom Parker Bowles, a food critic and son of Queen Camilla, shared his weight loss struggles and a request for Ozempic, a diabetes medication.
- His doctor dismissed the request, attributing his weight issues to excessive alcohol consumption rather than diet.
- Parker Bowles clarified misconceptions about his mother's drinking habits, stating she has never been a heavy drinker.
In the UK, Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Queen Camilla, recently shared his experience with weight loss struggles during an interview with British Vogue. The 49-year-old food critic revealed that he requested Ozempic, a medication typically prescribed for diabetes, from his doctor to aid in weight loss. However, his doctor responded dismissively, highlighting that Parker Bowles' weight issues were largely due to his alcohol consumption rather than his diet. Following this, he decided to cut out drinking entirely but later allowed himself to drink four days a week while increasing his exercise. Despite his efforts, his doctor expressed concern about his drinking habits, equating the amount of rosé he consumed in summer to the caloric intake of nearly 20 burgers. Parker Bowles also discussed the misconceptions surrounding his mother’s drinking habits, stating that she has never been a heavy drinker, contrary to popular belief. He attributed these rumors to portrayals in media, particularly the Channel 4 sitcom 'The Windsors.' In promoting his new book, 'Cooking and the Crown,' he emphasized that his mother has never been seen tipsy, countering the narrative that has been built around her public image. This conversation sheds light on the pressures of public perception and the personal challenges faced by those in the royal family, particularly regarding health and lifestyle choices.