Prince William and Kate Middleton want things to be different for their children. The couple has thrived under the immense pressure of being royals, putting their love for the country above personal desires. However, they don’t want the same path for their three kids, especially Prince George, the second heir.
Author Robert Hardman divulged William and Kate’s plans for the next generation of royals in a recent interview. He explained that the doting parents are focused on trying to “normalize” their kids’ lives. They want their transition into royal duties seamless. “With George, there’s a sense that the priority is that he and his siblings are not put off this, that it’s not scary,” Hardman noted.
The expert told GB News that the couple believe they can make royal life appear “unobtrusive” and “normal,” especially George. As a result, they agreed he wouldn’t undertake any major royal responsibilities until well into his 20s. William and Kate only made an exception for King Charles‘ coronation, but not without considering their son’s feelings.
“Before he was even made a page at the Coronation, William and Catherine wanted to ask him if he felt comfortable about it because he was clearly the youngest.”
Prince William, Not King Charles, Will Train George
Hardman further noted that Kate’s health battle re-emphasized the need for normalcy in the kids’ lives, making William more hands-on. “He wants to be there for them,” the author said of Prince William. “So much of what they do with those kids is about normalizing life and not making them feel like they are in a special gilded cage.”
The author described the Prince and Princess of Wales as “modern” parents who want to be present all the way. As a result, William reportedly believes it is his duty to train his son for the throne, not King Charles’. The Prince of Wales was introduced to the whims of royal life by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. However, he doesn’t believe the same should apply to George. William thinks the role should be very “parent-driven.”
