'Natural mum' Kate is just like Diana - but she's taken her role one step further

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.

Princess Kate and Prince William revealed they are big fans of spicy Indian-style curries during a visit to a popular Indian restaurant earlier this year.

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.

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.

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There’s nothing like a mother’s bond with her daughter, particularly when they share so many of the same passions and a similar cheeky sense of humour. And when the Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, eight, took their seats in the royal box at Wimbledon to watch Carlos Alcaraz, 20, claim his victory in the men’s singles, we were given a lovely glimpse of their close relationship.The pair were joined by the Prince of Wales and Prince George on the family outing, as the little princess enjoyed her first ever visit to the tennis tournament.

With the countdown to Prince George's milestone 10th birthday on, there are a number of ways that the Prince and Princess of Wales have carved their own path when it comes to raising their three children. From being thoroughly hands-on parents to taking the royal youngsters out on day trips, Prince William and Kate relish in being able to protect their children's privacy.The normal rules that govern life at home for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis must be especially felt when there is a birthday to celebrate.

Thanks to the Prince and Princess of Wales' passion for protecting their children's privacy and not subjecting them to the same experiences as previous royal generations, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are growing up in circumstances which are as close to normal as could be hoped for. A source recently told PEOPLE that the couple "consciously set out to achieve a sense of normality" for their three children and that "royal families over the generations haven’t had the chance to get those foundations right, but they have." The insider attributes the different upbringings the Wales children have had to the Princess of Wales.

The Royals are a staple at the Wimbledon tennis tournament each year. Some of those in attendance this time around included The Prince and Princess of Wales and two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. But the proud parents probably weren’t expecting their decision to dress their eldest in a classic suit to cause quite such a stir.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton on the last day of the Wimbledon tournament on Sunday, but did they break previous Wimbledon rules? The young royals eagerly watched the men’s final, which proved to be an exciting match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, however, it had been widely reported that children are not allowed to sit in the royal box. Over 20 years ago, the Duchess of Kent, Katharine, discovered this rule when she made a kind gesture and asked the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) if she could invite the 12-year-old son of one of her friends at the time into the royal box.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag As the Princess of Wales prepares to celebrate her eldest son George’s 10th birthday this weekend, she’s undoubtedly feeling the increasing strain of being mother to a future king, according to royal experts. Just three months ago, Kate and husband Prince William, both 41, reportedly were concerned that the pressure of the coronation would prove too much for George.The youngster was given a major role as a Page of Honour on his grandfather’s big day, putting him in the spotlight as millions around the world tuned in to watch the historic event. Kate only agreed to their son being placed at the heart of the event if he wasn’t subject to “overwhelming scrutiny”.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) at Wimbledon over the weekend, and they sat somewhere that children are generally not allowed – the Royal Box.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte couldn't contain their excitement while attending the men's final at Wimbledon with their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on Sunday at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. The almost 10-year-old second in line to the British royal throne and his 8-year-old sister were spotted screaming and cheering in the stands while watching the match between Carlos Alcatraz and Novak Djokovic. All focus was on the young royals, with George in a navy suit and tie to match his dad, who was sporting a tan suit. As for Charlotte, she sported a blue-and-white printed dress with a white cardigan and shades while seated next to her mom. The siblings weren't joined by their younger brother, Prince Louis, who is known for his hilarious facial expressions at public events.

Princess Charlotte has arrived at Wimbledon with her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton for her first visit to the tournament as the family take their seats to watch Novak Djokovic try to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title.The young Princess wore a blue dress, and held her mother, the Princess of Wales’, as the pair walked slightly ahead of Prince William and Prince George.The four of them will take their seats in the Royal Box in Centre Court in time to see the Serb play Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz, 20, at 2pm.This is Kate’s third time visiting the tennis championship this year, and she arrived this time wearing a green dress by Roland Mouret. The princess attended the women's final on Saturday and consoled a tearful Ons Jabeur after the Tunisian lost the ladies’ singles final against Czech player Marketa Vondrousova.

Wimbledon was the place to be for celebrities this weekend, and Kate Middleton and the royal family were the stars of the show. The Princess of Wales wore a green Roland Mouret dress, according to People, for the event.  The outlet also noted she accessorized with a bow pin in dark green and purple, the color of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, a royal patronage she received from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016.

Wimbledon men's singles final Sunday.A handful of A-listers were seen at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the championship match including Ariana Grande, who made a rare public appearance alongside her  co-star, Jonathan Bailey. The «Thank U, Next» singer was also seen chatting to Andrew Garfield, who was sitting beside her. Grande took a break from her glamorous Glinda ballgowns and opted for something more casual for Sunday's event, wearing a short-sleeved, gray high-neck sweater, and a matching, flowy maxi-skirt.

and , to attend the Gentlemen’s Singles Final at on Sunday, July 16. The family was among the eager throng seated beside Centre Court to watch Serbia’s Novak Djokovic battle Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz for one of the most coveted tennis trophies of them all., Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, has attended Wimbledon twice already this year, opting to dress in throughout.

The Royal Family is enjoying a day out at Wimbledon!

Prince William and Princess Kate made the final day of the Wimbledon tennis championship a family affair and brought along their two eldest children.