Surprised by the way royal couple William and Kate Middleton raise their children
1. Watching TV and playing with electronic devices is allowed
Prince William shared with Radio 1 that their whole family watches a lot of children’s shows. Little Prince George used to be a big fan of the Peppa Pig series but has now become fascinated with Fireman Sam. And 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 George always hopes his parents will watch movies with him. “You have to pretend you’re really interested because George will be very upset if you don’t show genuine interest in the characters,” Prince William revealed.
Can you imagine that in this photo, Princess Kate is bribing 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 George that if he can smile and wave towards the camera, he will get to watch an episode of Fireman Sam.
2. Kate often does crafts with her children
Kate Middleton does a lot of crafts and art with her children. William revealed to Radio 1 that little Prince George and little Princess Charlotte made a handmade gift for their grandmother on the Queen’s 91st birthday.
Doing crafts with kids really creates a battlefield. But Kate doesn’t seem to care much. Along with these beautiful little items, she also often bakes cakes with her two children. In August 2016, while in Luton, Kate met a group of teenagers making chocolate cakes. The princess told the children: “When I try to do this with George at home, the chocolate and syrup get everywhere. George makes a mess. It’s a mess.”
3. They want their children to be educated
If you visit the Natural History Museum in London, you may see Kate and her two children. Kate’s mother took George on countless museum visits to see all the exhibits. In July 2016, during an official visit here, Kate told a guest: “George really likes 3D sculptures. I come here quite often.” The future king of England is indeed very educated! But don’t worry: the little prince is still a typical kid – George once seemed more interested in the pigeons outside the museum than all the wonderful works of art inside.
4. The Internet is every mother’s friend and Kate is no exception
Who hasn’t gone to an online forum to vent their worries? Shouldn’t she know how to walk already? Why doesn’t the boy sleep at night? Kate is no exception. Using a different name, Kate posted questions on Mumsnet and Babycentre about issues where she and William differed – like watching cartoons before bed, for example.
5. Directly take your children to school
Kate wants George and Charlotte to have a normal school life like she had. This means that she carries out the task of taking her children to school as much as possible. George started kindergarten in 2016 and both mother and father diligently drop off and pick up their child when they are not busy with work. Next September, George will officially enter grade 1 at Thomas School in Battersea. Thus, both the prince and princess will have to drive 30 minutes to drop off their children every day.
6. The whole family has many activities together
The royal couple is quite active, they go boating, play soccer, and ski. And they pass that love of movement on to their children. If you’re strolling the gardens near Kensington Palace, you might spot the little prince zipping around on his scooter with a helmet on his head.
George also enjoys fencing and playing soccer. William admitted that: “George showed his football s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s slowly, while Charlotte showed more talent.” Charlotte is also a very talented equestrian, like her late grandmother.
7. Let your child be friendly with pets
Prince William’s family is very pet-friendly. Before George was born, William and Kate had a pet dog named Lupo. He is a member of their family and cannot be absent from many photos, including the first official photo of the little prince after his birth and on his 3rd birthday. Charlotte is a big fan of another pet in the house – a hamster named Marvin. The little princess loves to press her face against the soft body of the little mouse and let her whiskers rub against her cheeks.
8. Always wear traditional clothes
You’d hardly see Charlotte wearing a patterned jumpsuit or George wearing a graphic T-shirt. Instead, the little prince and little princess wear traditional English outfits at all public events. Kate took care of this, so the two children still looked fashionable when people saw photos of George and Charlotte 50 years later.
The little prince always wears shorts with knee socks and loafers. The British tend not to give children long pants until they are 8 years old. And Charlotte looks adorable in a ruffled dress and Mary Janes with either stockings or tights.
9. Break some traditional rules
William and Kate don’t mind breaking a few rules. During the first few months of George’s birth, the couple did not have a royal nanny. Instead, Kate’s mother, Carole, helped the couple adjust to being first-time parents. And George didn’t even spend the first few weeks of his life at a palace or castle. The couple live at Kate’s house in Buckleberry.
The most prominent tradition that Kate and William did not follow was sending George to Thomas School, which had both boys and girls. William and Harry both attended Wetherby School – a boys’ academy near Kensington Palace. Clearly, the royal couple is trying to give their children a normal – hardly royal – upbringing.
10. Let your children grow “wildly”
The whole world watches how William and Kate raise their children . But the couple doesn’t seem too concerned about their child having to behave perfectly at all times. In fact, they welcome their child’s wild personality. Kate once admitted that, at home, Charlotte was “the boss” and humorously told guests at Buckingham Palace that she did not bring the little princess with her because she would “be a source of endless riots.” “.
In 2016, William told English rugby athletes that his children were “always running around, jumping around”.
11. Ensure privacy for your child
It seems that neither William nor Kate have social media accounts to share photos of their children – they are too afraid of getting into trouble. The couple has always been determined to protect their children’s privacy, even publishing a letter in August 2015, asking the media to leave the children alone. “They want both children to freely play in public and semi-public places with other children without being photographed” – a statement from Kensington Palace emphasized.
Recently, the couple built a fence of more than 12 meters in front of Kensington Palace so that their two children could play outdoors without anyone watching. At Anmer Hall, the royal couple’s country residence, there is also a no-fly zone so helicopters cannot take photos of the children.