The Prince and Princess of Wales have been “raising eyebrows” with the amount of time they’ve had off, according to a royal expert.
05.08.2023 - 13:45 / ok.co.uk
The Prince and Princess of Wales saw a great deal of change in many aspects of their lives last year. One significant shift came in September when the couple relocated to Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The family of five had lived in Apartment 1A of Kensington Palace and were said to have decided on the move to give their young children more freedom.The idea that the West London palace is restrictive for younger members of the Royal Family is not a new concept as it was where one famous Queen was heavily restricted for the first 18 years of her life. The Wales family's home at Adelaide Cottage is nestled away in the heart of the Crown Estate's private 655-acre royal park and provides the three young royals with a greater deal of privacy than they had at Kensington Palace.
Another advantage has been pointed out by royal biographer and Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine, Ingrid Seward. Speaking to The Sun ahead of the family's move, Ms Seward said: "Kensington Palace is a glorious prison for kids – they want to be able to play football without being watched from behind the gates.
"I think Windsor will be perfect for them, as they will have lots of freedom and they can all be at school together." Kensington Palace was previously the home to Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry - and the idea that the palace is not an ideal home for children has been explored before. One of the most famous residents of the palace was Queen Victoria.
Before she came to the throne in 1837, Victoria was restricted by countless rules which were implemented by her mother's harsh Comptroller, Sir John Conroy. The rules were known as 'the Kensington System' and
.The Prince and Princess of Wales have been “raising eyebrows” with the amount of time they’ve had off, according to a royal expert.
The Princess of Wales has expertly navigated life as a member of the Royal Family and has found many worthwhile causes to support - from children's mental health to early years development. While this is the case, there is one crucial part of Royal life that she has previously admitted to struggling with. Members of the Royal Family need a strong work ethic and the ability to listen to people from all different walks of life.The King and members of his family find themselves at events with people from around the world which means they are constantly surrounded by different languages.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have “no road back” to the royal family under King Charles' reign as the monarch is aware that the British public “has no appetite” for their return, according to a royal commentator.
One of the key skills that will be drummed into young royals from the earliest opportunity will be the importance of having good manners which will best prepare them for a lifetime of public service. In doing this, it would seem Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have been taught a sweet habit that their late grandmother Diana, Princess of Wales, encouraged her own children to do.
When the Princess of Wales appears at her various engagements, she often speaks about her three young children and what their favourite hobbies are. It is clear from her public appearances that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis take after the Princess in many ways - from their love of sports to enjoying cooking.
The Royal Family’s time at the Balmoral Estate will undoubtedly be filled with physical pursuits such as long country walks, deer stalking and horse riding, with quieter moments punctuated by picnics, barbeques and fly-fishing in the River Dee. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about how the royals typically spend their time together in the Highlands.
First it was the 'Diana Effect' then came the 'Kate Effect' - and now it's time for the royal children's turn.
Kate Middleton reportedly faced a ‘cutting comment’ from her grandmother-in-law, the late Queen, over her choice of renovation. The Prince and Princess of Wales were gifted the luxury Anmer Hall country retreat on the Sandringham estate as a wedding present from Her Majesty.
As we are in the middle of the school summer holidays, it's likely that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be spending some time at their country retreat.
The Prince of Wales is a keen football fan and is frequently joined by Prince George in the stands to watch big matches involving England or their beloved Aston Villa team. As President of the Football Association (FA), Prince William plays a key role in supporting various teams in their competitions around the world.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are loved the world over for their competitive spirit when it comes to public engagements - especially when there is a sport involved. Whether it's table tennis, sailing or a race on exercise bikes, the couple never shy away from a sporting challenge. As well as going head to head, the pair often have the crowds in stitches as they support different teams.
Last year saw a series of enormous changes for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they moved house, changed schools and lost their great-grandmother within the space of a few weeks. While it would have been a disruptive period for the three young royals, it is clear they have settled in at Lambrook School and will be enjoying everything the exclusive school has to offer.
First it was the ‘Diana Effect’, then it was the ‘Kate Effect’ and now it’s the royal children’s turn. Whether it is Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis, whatever the royal trio are seen wearing at an engagement or in public is guaranteed to be an instant sell-out.
Much like her mother, Princess Charlotte, eight, is already a keen sportswoman who has a love of everything from tennis to rugby. However, another sport that she is fond of is football - as her Prince William adorably pointed out last year. During a visit to meet the England Lionesses - who yesterday triumphed 6-1 over China in the Women's World Cup - the heir to the throne made a sweet admission about his daughter.
Sky News discussing jokes with guests Aldith Grandison, 93, and her daughter, Jay Cee La Bouche.Kate can be heard admitting, “I’m terrible. I’m terrible at jokes,” adding that Prince William is “very good” at them.When Grandison suggested “You’re the strict one” in the royal duo, Kate was quick to laugh it off, saying, “I’m definitely not strict! How can you tell that? Surely not!”Both William and Kate are keen on providing a healthy dose of normalcy to the royal lives and roles of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a palace insider recently told People.“Those children look pretty happy with life,” the source said.
When the royals are in the privacy of their own home, they do not refer to one another by their titles but instead have their own silly nicknames for one another, like most ordinary families do.
The Royal Family's long-standing summer traditions include several public events, appearances and, of course, their annual trip to their beloved Scottish retreat in Aberdeenshire.
With the summer holidays in full swing, it's coming up to that time of year again where the royal family head to their Scottish Balmoral home to relax away from the spotlight.
Much like Prince George, Princess Charlotte has been joining her parents and her grandfather at more public events - offering us the chance to see her interact with crowds. Something that has been noted time and again is how Charlotte appears to be far more confident than her more reserved elder brother.
Prince Harry disclosed a ton of details and bombshells about his relationship with Prince William in his memoir, “Spare,” that was released earlier this year.