Kate Middleton shares her kids' favourite hobby – which turns Louis into a 'kamikaze'

Kate Middleton was just like anyone else when it came to her 21st birthday.

Affair rumors or not, Prince William and Kate Middleton know how to keep the romance alive!

In spite of their busy schedules, when it comes to looking after their children, Kate Middleton and Prince William are extremely hands-on parents. Breaking away from royal tradition, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy doing the school run, embarking on outdoor adventures and being with their kids as much as possible in order to give them a ‘normal’ childhood. However, though their style of parenting may differ from that of royals before them, it doesn’t mean that Kate and William don’t know how to be firm with their children too.The couple, who are parents to Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, are said to have one important rule in their home.

Kate Middleton is giving viewers a look into how she reads her bedtime stories to her three children — Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3.The 40-year-old Duchess of Cambridge took part in a special on-camera reading of the children's book,, on the BBC's show. The wife of Prince William participated in the reading as part of Children's Mental Health Week. On Friday, released a clip from the episode, showing Kate signing off. In the video, the duchess is sitting on a blanket in a white printed turtleneck sweater and jeans as a crackling fire goes next to her. «Wow, what an encouraging tale,» she says.

It was recently announced that Kate Middleton would be the very first Royal to read a special bedtime story for CBeebies. Now, a first-look clip of the Duchess of Cambridge’s anticipated debut has been released, showcasing her motherly side as she addresses the audience after closing the pages of her chosen book.

Kate Middleton has been seen sharing some sweet moments with young children during a royal engagement on Tuesday 8 February.The 40 year old, who reportedly has a "top secret room with a tunnel" in her Kensington home with Prince William, was pictured arriving at PACT (Parents and Children Together in Southwark, where she learned more about how communities can support parents and their families with their mental wellbeing and improve the health and development outcomes for young children.The Duchess of Cambridge dressed stylish and professional for the occasion as she donned a simple black shirt with a pair of matching trousers, belt and some velvet block heels. She teamed the outfit with a grey checked blazer and accessorised with a sapphire pendant necklace alongside dangling pearl earrings.

Kate Middleton will be reading a CBeebies Bedtime Story to mark the programme's 20th anniversary, which coincides with Children's Mental Health Week. Kate, who is said to be "worried" for Prince Louis’ future, will be reading Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, which links with this year's Mental Health Week theme of "growing together".The Duchess, 40, is set to have a crucial part in Children’s Mental Health Week by narrating the children's story as organisers aim to raise the importance of prioritising children’s mental health.This year, children and adults are being encouraged to consider how they have grown emotionally.The national week also aims to help people understand the benefits of trying new things and moving beyond their comfort zones.

Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) arrive for their visit to The Prince’s Foundation training site for arts and culture at Trinity Buoy Wharf on Thursday (February 3) in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) is now the Royal Patron of the Rugby Football League and England Rugby, a job that was once held by Prince Harry before he exited as a senior member of the royal family.

Kate Middleton may be used to spending her time residing at the lavish Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace and visiting Anmer Hall on the Queen’s sprawling Sandringham Estate during school holidays, but her former family home is a lot less extravagant. Hailing from Berkshire, the Duchess of Cambridge grew up in the village of Bradfield Southend, living in her West View home until the age of 13. When Carole and Michael Middleton bought the Victorian home in 1979 for £34,700 the semi-detached property had three bedrooms, though the couple spent their time renovating the house.

Kate Middleton developed a clever trick to help Prince William when he felt 'uncomfortable' when girls hit on him during their time at university. Kate, 40, and William, 39, both attended St Andrews University in Scotland, and like any other pupils they got thoroughly stuck into student life. The pair, along with their pals, would visit popular student bars and clubs together, and William reportedly received his fair share of attention from girls while they were out partying.

Ever since growing her brood, Kate Middleton has put much of her charity focus and work within the Royal family onto family-related issues, and has seemed to blossom within her role.The 40 year old wasn't born into royal life and in fact "never wanted" to be famous, according to a friend. Yet Kate has dominated headlines and made a huge impact since joining the Royal Family after marrying Prince William.

Kate Middleton has been seen in a sweet throwback image shared on her mother Carole Middleton's 67th birthday. Uploaded on to the Instagram page of her party decorations company Party Pieces, the throwback black and white image showed the Duchess of Cambridge's mother Carole smiling for the camera.The sweet snap shows her surrounded by children, one of whom is her then seven year old daughter Kate, who is now said to be planning a move to Berkshire with her husband, Prince William.

Prince William has a messy habit that leaves his wife Kate Middleton less than impressed when they're at home. Kate, 40, previously opened up about one of her husband's habits at home, revealing that William, 39, is a "nightmare" with a certain type of food. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave royal fans a glimpse into their home life during a visit to an RAF base in Cyprus in 2018, where they opened a new recreation facility and met military personnel serving on the island.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are dealing with a struggle that many parents face — limiting screen time. The 39-year-old Duke of Cambridge visited the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) headquarters as president of the association. According to royal reporters, William spoke about his three children — 8-year-old Prince George, 6-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 3-year-old Prince Louis — while taking a tour of the facilities. He noted that George enjoys gaming though he and Kate are «trying to regulate» his screen time. «They're fascinated by it,» he said of his kids.He added of Charlotte and Louis, that they «are a bit too small at the moment, but they love the films.»Though the royals are enjoying parenting their three kids, they don't seem interested in expanding their family any further.