8 things Kate and William have to give their children a "normal life"
Here's how the cambribes gave George, Charlotte and Louis a sense of normalcy.
Whatever royal responsibilities,Kate Middleton andPrince William have never let it get nothing in the path of their determination to give their childrenPrince George, Princess Charlotte, andPrince Louis-As normal one childhood as much as possible. Their grandmother could beQueen ElizabethBut thanks to their clumsy parents, Cambridge's children have learned to love the simple pleasures of life, like reading with dad and cooking with family. "Given the enormous wealth and privilege at their disposal, it is refreshing to see how much it is William and Catherine to raise their children to appreciate the little things of life, like a past day In the garden or having friends on tea, "said a royal insider. "They are brilliant parents who areRamp who know they are loved. "
William and Kate come from different horizons who have shaped their desire to become practical parents.Kate was raised in an average class of the middle class in an incredibly knitted family while the childhood of William, in addition to being dictated largely by the tradition and the duty, was marked by hisUnfortunate marriage of parents and divorce contentious. "William's personal experiences with his parents and the comfort and safety he found with the Middleton had a huge effect onwhat kind of father he wants to be"Said my source." Catherine is too happy to rely on her family to support and sees their way of doing things like a model for her own family. Together,William and Catherine are very committed parents whose children are always their first priority. "Here is a look at things that these royal parents did to give their children a" normal "childhood" normal ". And for more will and kate, checkThe most adorable couples of William and Kate are doing a few moments through the years.
1 They make their own school races.
The morning drop and afternoon picking up at school is part of everyday life for most parents of young children, and Cambridge are no exception. In 2019, a source saidExpress, William and Kate do school "Just about every day." When the children were younger, they often separate from their changes with each of them who become George or Charlotte of their respective schools.
Last September, they made it a charming family business (and coordinated in color) when Mom and Dad accompanied George, 6 and Charlotte, 5 years, for their first day of school - in honor of the first time The brothers and sisters delivered in Thomas Battersea together. Sometimes William supports, as he did when Kate had to miss the first day of Prince George's school when she suffered from the extreme morning disease during the pregnancy of Prince Louis. Earlier this year, Kate was spotted cross the children during and come while William was in Sandringham trading the terms of "megxit". And for more things about that, checkHow Coronavirus has changed Prince Harry and the royal exit of Meghan Markle.
2 There are game dates and birthdays at the Kensington Palace.
George would have a popular student at school and, according toThe sun,had game dates with his nearest, including his cousin,Maud Windsor, at the Kensington Palace. His non-royal friends (and their parents) must be verified before any date would be fixed in the Cambridge Journal. But what is a peak background check when you can play Legos with a future king?
"It's wonderful for them - and their parents - to go into such a beautiful and historical palace and have the race of the square," said a royal insiderThe sun. "But that implies a little more planning than a normal game date, because everyone visits the palace must be checked security." For his sixth anniversary last July,Hello reportedGeorge invited all his class to a football party party. And for more insight in the past times of the Royals' favorite athletics, checkThe secret pathways of all the British royals remain in shape.
3 There are always stories at bedtime.
The beloved ritual of reading bedtime stories at his children is a special place in William's heart. In February, while during an official mumbered tour in Southern Wales, he revealedIt reads to its growing brood "all the time" and that one of the favorites of the children isRoom on the broom, A story about a witch who invites animals to travel with her on his broom, byJulia Donaldson. When the prince met Donaldson at a ceremony at the Buckingham Palace in 2018, where she received her EPC for literature services, he told the author: "Do you realize how many parents do you have saved at bedtime? " He also told Donaldson another of his books,The Gruffalo, had been a"Great shot" with young cambribes.
William really seems to know his way around a library of children. He also said, "David Walliams It also good books for children - for a little older older children, I think. I read one and it was really, really good. "
4 They are not afraid of the discipline.
The worst nightmares of all parents must discipline their children in public. Interestingly, most times, when we saw Cambridge's children speak, it's almost always Kate who exposes the law. Many of these incidents usually occur in front of immense excavations and are often caught at the camera at special events with the royal family. The most memorable moment of Kate managing unexpected merge occurred in 2016 upon arrival in Canada for the first royal family tour.
After retouching at Victoria airport, Cambridge were all smiles when they deployed, but when they reached the tarmac, it was clear George was not really happy to be there.Kate squatted (With Charlotte in his arms), meeting his eyes at the eye level, employing his signature "Listening active". Mothers everywhere could identify with the determined but tender expression of Kate as she spoke to the young prince through slightly tight teeth. All she said worked like a charm - and she did all this in four-inch heels.
5 Children spend time with both grandparents.
Gan-Gan (also known as Queen Elizabeth) could live in a castle and the name of grandfather (the name of the children forPrince Charles) Perhaps a future king, but William and Kate have made sure that their children spend a lot of time with the Middleton family in addition to their relatives Royal.Rebecca Français, correspondent royal for theDaily mail, said theMiddletons have "an extremely significant role" in the lives of children.
English has also reportedGeorge and Charlotte went to work with their maternal grandmother,Carole Middletonand visited party pieces, theFamily planning company belonging to the family Near the middle of Middletons in Berkshire. Kate's parents are also on vacation with the Cambridges of the Caribbean Island of Mustic. Fortunately, the rest of the royal family has hosted the middleons in the fold. "Charles understands that Kate gravity of his mother and family and is actually very grateful for all that middletons do it," said a royal insider.
6 They taught their children about the privilege and the importance of giving back.
Asprincess diana famously taken William andPrince Harry With her to visit homeless shelters, William and Kate presented the concept of giving George, Charlotte and Louis at an early age. In June, the BBC reported theFamily made lots of fresh pasta At the house of their Norfolk, Anmer Hall, and personally handed him to the nearby retirees and other vulnerable people staying at home because of the coronavirus epidemic. In one of Kate's photos, released to celebrate Charlotte's fifth anniversary, the young princess appears to a door clinging to a pasta bag. In April, the three Cambridge children joined their parents by participating in the Campaign CLAP in Canada for caregivers,Applaud the efforts of first responders and the NHS. And for more princess Charlotte, checkThe life of Princess Charlotte in photos: see his most adorable moments.
7 They also learned that their manners matter.
It is no surprise that children Cambridge behave well, but that does not happen by accident. Kate and William have both taught their children from an early ageGood manners are very important. As members of the royal family, there are a lot of George protocol, Charlotte and Louis will follow as they grow (George and Charlotte have already mastered the royal wave). But for now, parents focus on the basics.
Our hearts melt when we see this picture of George two years in his monogrammed robe and pajamas Gingham extending his hand as heThen chatted withPresident Barack ObamaIn 2016. And Charlotte Charmed everyone in 2019, when she and her brother attended church services on Christmas Day for the first time with the rest of the royal family. In addition to performing a perfect guarantee for his great grandmother, today the five worked the crowd with her mother, she manages the bouquets was given as a pro andgraciously accept a doll a boniseur.
8 They kept the crown in the closet.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, so it makes perfect sense that William and Kate would find the right time to explain in Prince George it's third throne and be king one day. AndThat time has not yet arrived. That may be because, according to Royal biographerAndrew Morton,William has discovered that if he was second in line to the throne When his classmates pointed out that grandma was the queen. The young heir would have said to his mother, Princess Diana, he did not want the top job. (A young Prince Harry told his brother that he would gladly take his place.)
In 2016, William told the BBC: "There will be a time and a place forGeorge bring up and understand how it fits in the world. But right now, just keep a secure and stable environment around him and show as much love as possible as father. "And for another royal father, verify15 reasons to think Prince Harry is going to be a great dad.
Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.