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William & Kate: Balancing Royal Life and Childhood
11 Aug
Summary
- Royal parents aim for a normal upbringing for their children.
- Children are being gradually introduced to public roles.
- Middleton family values influence the Wales' parenting style.
Prince William and Kate are committed to providing their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—with as normal an upbringing as possible. However, as the young royals mature, their parents are increasingly aware of the public roles they will one day assume.
Royal expert Robert Jobson notes that while William and Kate remain highly protective, they recognize the necessity of their children being seen in public sometimes. Recent family outings have allowed George, Charlotte, and Louis to experience royal life in a controlled manner, sitting among the public without special treatment.
The Princess of Wales's family, the Middletons, appear to have influenced the Wales' approach to parenting. An emphasis on quality time and fostering a strong sibling bond between George, Charlotte, and Louis is paramount, a value the couple hopes will endure as they grow older.
