Prince George is preparing to start secondary school later this year, and his royal future is increasingly coming into focus as he joins his parents at more official engagements. The young heir to the throne is being gradually introduced to the duties he will one day inherit, while his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are determined to give him and his siblings as normal an upbringing as possible.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has commented on the unique challenges facing William and Kate, comparing their approach to that of the late Princess Diana. Speaking about the pressures of raising a future monarch, Bond noted that while Diana was troubled by the weight of responsibility on her eldest son, she remained immensely proud of William and believed the country was lucky to have him.
Bond suggested that William and Kate have a different task from ordinary parents, as they must prepare George for an inevitable path with few alternatives. Unlike his uncle Prince Harry, who stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States, George's future is effectively fixed. Bond said that his options are extremely limited and the road ahead is set in concrete.
The royal expert praised Kate for doing a fantastic job in keeping her children's lives as normal as possible for as long as she can. She highlighted the balance the Waleses have struck between providing privacy for their three children while satisfying media and public interest. Bond added that George, Charlotte, and Louis already appear to be growing accustomed to public life, noting how at ease they seemed at Sandringham on Christmas Day.
