Tom Parker Bowles’ Doctor Rejected His Ozempic Request

Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Queen Camilla, recently shared a rather colorful exchange he had with his doctor after inquiring about Ozempic, a medication often associated with weight loss. Bowles, 49, admitted he approached his physician with a request for the popular drug after noticing he was “getting too fat.” Interestingly, in the UK, Ozempic isn’t approved for weight loss purposes.

“I’m far too old to care about this sort of thing,” he recounted during a conversation. “But I went to my doctor, who I like very much, and asked, ‘Can I get some Ozempic, please?’”

As a noted food writer and critic with seven cookbooks to his name, Bowles is no stranger to discussions about food and health. He also runs his own food brand, Mr. Trotter’s Great British Pork Crackling, which began with pork scratchings and has expanded to include products like Mr Trotter’s Chestnut Ale.

In a surprising twist, Bowles’ doctor had a blunt response to his inquiry: “f— off. You’re a food writer.” The doctor continued, pointing out that Bowles’ calorie intake was predominantly coming from alcohol. Parker Bowles, however, defended himself by stating he only drinks three days a week. To this, his doctor countered with an eye-opening fact: the amount of rosé Bowles consumes weekly equates to 18 cheeseburgers.

Reflecting on his career, Parker Bowles explained how he ended up in food writing after facing unemployment in various other fields. He shared, “I could string a sentence together and eat. Twenty-five years on, I’m still here and still loving every moment. God I’m lucky, and I’ll never, ever grow bored of food.” As he ages, he finds himself yearning for simpler dishes, revealing that some of his comfort foods include cottage pie, roast chicken, spicy noodle soup, and of course, McDonald’s cheeseburgers.

Ozempic has gained traction in celebrity circles, with some stars openly discussing their experiences. Chelsea Handler admitted she accidentally took the medication, which is typically prescribed for Type 2 diabetes. Notably, it’s sparked mixed reactions among celebrities; James Corden found it ineffective, while Stephen Fry initially hailed it as a miracle before experiencing unpleasant side effects.

In the world of royal family connections and celebrity culture, Parker Bowles’ candid discussion echoes a broader conversation about body image, health, and the sometimes harsh realities of medical advice.