Prince William has revealed that Prince George sometimes boards at school, offering a rare glimpse into the morning routine at home with wife Kate and their three children. The Prince of Wales joined Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden from the Isles of Scilly, where he later carried out engagements. During the interview, William admitted he is not a morning person and would usually be doing the school run at that time.
Boarding at Lambrook
When asked if he had a message for his children, William said: "Charlotte and Louis, because George is boarding last night, if you're listening, make sure you're on time, please. Make sure you're not fighting over who's listening to what this morning." Lambrook, a private preparatory school for pupils aged 3-13, offers flexible boarding for children aged 7-13, from five nights a week to occasional nights. The school has two boarding houses: Lambrook House for girls and Westfield for boys, each overseen by a house parent and supported by tutors. It was previously thought that all three siblings were day pupils, but this marks the first time it has been disclosed that George, who turns 13 in July, sometimes boards. In September, the second-in-line to the throne will enrol in secondary school; if he follows his father to Eton, he would board full-time.
Chaotic School Run
Amanda Holden asked if the school run was chaotic, and William replied: "It can be, it depends if there is a guitar lesson or a music lesson, you have to get the guitar in the car, no we aren't taking the car, are we boarding are we not, are we seeing friends or are we not, all of that going on in the morning." He also mentioned a "lot of jam sandwiches in the car" and joked that Louis leaves jam fingerprints throughout the vehicle.
Kate's Italian Trip and Cancer Recovery
Elsewhere in the chat, William revealed that Kate returned "buzzing" from her trip to Italy, where she promoted early years development. He said she has become a "pro" on the subject and is "edging herself back" into overseas visits after her successful cancer treatment. However, he cautioned that royal trips take their toll, so they must "make sure she's OK and rested." William paid a personal tribute to Kate, calling her "an amazing mum and an amazing wife" and adding that "our family couldn't cope without her." He expressed pride in her successful Italian visit, noting she had been looking forward to it and it went well.
Kate received a warm welcome in Reggio Emilia, where she learned about an innovative teaching approach for young children. William added: "She wanted to go and do lots of research, she spends God knows how much time now looking through all the paperwork. She's a proper pro on early years, and so most evenings I'm fighting to get past in the bedroom… all the paperwork that she's got lined up ready to read."
Isles of Scilly Visit
William appeared live on the breakfast show from a cafe on the Isles of Scilly, where he later visited the Isles of Scilly Hospital to meet staff and patients and open a new facility that has increased medical capacity.
