Prince William has spoken about his hopes for the futures of his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, during an interview with Hello! magazine. The future king discussed his role as a father while talking about environmental work and the Earthshot Prize.
Hopes for His Children
Speaking to Hello!, William said: "As a father, I think constantly about the world my children will inherit. I want them to grow up surrounded by nature, opportunity and a sense of hope about the future."
He added: "But I also know that unless we act boldly now, that future is at risk. The Earthshot Prize is about turning the tide, about proving to our children that we are willing to fight for their tomorrow."
Ensuring a Normal Childhood
The prince has reportedly been keen for his children to have a "normal" childhood, after his own was affected by paparazzi attention and being thrust into the spotlight following his parents' divorce. The 42-year-old has made sure his children grow up with a sense of normalcy he did not have.
In the 2025 documentary, Prince George: How to Make a Monarch, a royal photographer examined the upbringing of William and his younger brother, Prince Harry, and how the elder is trying to make a change for his three children.
Photographer Recalls William's Childhood
Veteran photographer Arthur Edwards said: "I remember once when we were in Switzerland on a skiing trip, and they would do a photo call, and I remember William saying to me, 'Please, Arthur, no more pictures, no more pictures'."
The ski trip he referred to took place in either 1991 or 1992, meaning William would have been aged around nine or ten. Edwards noted that William was "so sad" on that trip, adding: "He's had enough of it, and when I think back to that, I think, 'My God, how he suffered.'"
Speaking of getting photographed on such trips, he added that William "was determined that wasn't going to happen to his children."
