Raising Royal Children with Everyday Values Amidst Monarchy Duties
Princess Kate is committed to raising her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, with a strong emphasis on humility and responsibility, avoiding any sense of favouritism, according to a royal source. The Prince and Princess of Wales strive to provide their children with a childhood as ordinary as possible, despite their significant roles in the monarchy.
An insider described their home life: "I think it would surprise people to see how ordinary things are at home. The children help with laying the table, clearing their plates when they’ve finished eating, and helping with tidying up. There’s no preferential treatment."
The source further elaborated on Princess Kate's parenting approach: "Catherine is very, very natural. She keeps the family down to earth. Home is a safe haven. In a bid to keep things functioning as smoothly as possible, she has been keen for everything to carry on as normal for the children. The children are still expected to do their chores and to muck in at home."
Princess Kate benefits from a supportive family network, including her mother, Carole Middleton. "She has a lovely supportive family to turn to, which helps. But she wants to show her children the importance of being grounded and in touch with people," the insider added.
Last month, Princess Kate made a public appearance at Wimbledon with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews. Her siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton, share a close relationship with the young royals, further reinforcing the family's strong bonds.
Amid her parenting responsibilities, Princess Kate faces personal health challenges. She was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and is undergoing preventive chemotherapy. Despite this, she has appeared publicly twice in 2024, attending Trooping the Colour in June and Wimbledon, showcasing her resilience and dedication to her family and royal duties.
