The Prince of Wales has offered a rare and candid glimpse into his parenting approach, revealing the strict technology rules he enforces for his three children at their Adelaide Cottage home.
During an emotional visit to a youth zone in London, William shared his concerns about the impact of excessive screen time and gaming on young people, drawing from his own experiences as a father to George, Charlotte, and Louis.
'I Don't Want Them Addicted to Phones'
Speaking with young people at the centre, William expressed his firm stance on mobile devices: "I don't want them addicted to phones", he stated unequivocally. The future king revealed that he actively limits his children's access to technology, acknowledging the challenges modern parents face in the digital age.
The royal father's concerns were particularly focused on gaming, with William admitting he worries about children becoming "lost in the gaming world" at the expense of real-world interactions and activities.
A Personal Mission for the Prince
William's comments came during his visit to the Western Marches Youth Zone, where he appeared genuinely moved by the stories shared by young people about their mental health struggles. At one point, the prince was visibly emotional, telling staff: "You almost need to give me a minute" after hearing about their challenges.
The visit clearly resonated with William on both a professional and personal level, as he connects his royal work on mental health with his own parenting decisions in raising the future monarch and his siblings.
Modern Parenting in a Digital World
William's revelation highlights the universal struggle facing parents across the UK - how to balance technology's benefits with its potential harms. His approach reflects growing concerns among child development experts about the impact of excessive screen time on young minds.
By sharing his own family's rules, the Prince of Wales adds his voice to an important national conversation about childhood in the digital era, showing that even royal children face similar boundaries to their peers across the country.
