The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are redefining royal parenting with a modern, hands-on approach that prioritises their children's well-being. A palace source revealed that 'everything centres on the children,' a principle that guides their daily lives and public engagements.
Unlike previous generations of royals, William and Kate personally handle the school run for their three children—George, 10, Charlotte, eight, and Louis, five—who attend Lambrook School in Berkshire. They take turns driving the children to and from school, a task often delegated to nannies or staff in other royal households.
Kate, drawing from her own close-knit family background, has introduced Middleton family traditions into her household. She bakes a homemade cake for each child's birthday, staying up late the night before to prepare it. For Prince George's 10th birthday, she reportedly made a Victoria sponge. The children also enjoy relatively normal birthday parties with school friends.
The family's holiday choices also reflect a blend of tradition and modernity. While they spend summers at Balmoral, they also enjoy skiing trips and visits to the Caribbean island of Mustique, where they can relax in privacy. The couple's nanny, Maria Borrallo, a Norland College graduate, does not live with them at Adelaide Cottage, marking a departure from past royal practices.
