Kate Middleton shapes her sons, Prince George and Prince Louis, into robust and self-reliant young men while fostering a touching connection with them.
The Duchess of Wales, 43, focuses on being an involved mother, embracing arelaxed approach to parentingthat is different from the royal tradition.
King Charles IIIHis childhood was vastly different from the more contemporary methods adopted by Kate and her spouse,Prince William.
Author Sally Bedell Smithemphasized in her 2017 publicationThe Struggles and Contradictions of an Unlikely ExistenceHow the monarch's parents maintained a remote connection with their children. They only spent time with them after breakfast and during tea.
Diana, Princess of Wales, introduced a transformative approach to royal child-rearing. She sought to establish a supportive atmosphere for her sons, Prince William, 42, andPrince Harry, 40.
"I recall [her] mentioning that she wished her [sons] to be raised in a manner unlike any other royal princes," former BBC royal correspondentJennie Bond shared with The i Paper.
Diana secretly took them to McDonald's and pretended their trips were holidays.Disney World.
The Earl and Countess of Cambridge have now gone even further. Their children — Prince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — they cannot avoid their royal status, yet they experience a more normal childhood.
"They've also provided them with a glimpse of a more typical life," Bond explained.
Kate is very involved in her children's lives, attending school drop-offs, sports practices, and outdoor excursions. She recalls times spent "out in the countryside [when] we're all filthy dirty," during a sincere conversation on the "Happy Mum, Happy Baby" podcast.
Leaked information showed that Kate and her sons have a "traditional mother-son" bond. "They're both devoted to their mom, but not in a way that means they rely on her — they're both quite self-reliant. They simply love Kate and seek her approval!"
Kate Middleton's Active Involvement in Raising Her Children
For George and Louis, she isn't the future queen; she's just their cherished mother.
A good mother is what matters most to Kate, and she puts effort into it," the source mentioned, highlighting her style as "active" and "lively, yet strict.
Kate loves preparing meals and participating in enjoyable activities, including playful dances such as her "Little Grape" and "Lou-Bug" performances. Her beliefs, shaped by her middle-class background, emphasize "the simple things."
As Kate mentioned on the podcast, "observing a fire on a particularly rainy day... taking a stroll together," eliminates stress and complexities.
The family plans to adopt a more relaxed style of royal life for George and Louis. This choice is made with the recognition that their schooling is the top priority. "They are in school, and I believe that should come before everything else," William stated.Sky News in November.
At present, all three children are enrolled at Lambrook School, a co-ed school that costs $30,000 annually, situated close to the Windsor Castle area.
Nevertheless, George is about to move on to high school, leading to conversations about schooling. It was reported that Kate might aim to deviate from royal customs by sending her kids to a more "typical" mixed-gender school.
British royal expert Hilary FordwichRecently mentioned that Kate could be more inclined towards Marlborough College, her previous school, while William is more in favor of Eton College, the boys' boarding school where he and Harry studied.
Kate Middleton Focuses on Her Sons' Bond
Kate highlights the significance of George and Louis' relationship, particularly in comparison to the continuing distance between William and Harry.
No one wants the same outcome for Kate's sons," a source mentioned. "All boys experience a phase where they start to distance themselves from their mother, so she's making the most of every moment she has with them right now. She is very proud of George and Louis and will keep teaching them to be respectful and self-reliant — that's her main priority.
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