Prince William is determined not to repeat Princess Diana's parenting 'regrets'
"His children's needs come before royal duty."
Prince William and Princess Kate have always strived to put their children - Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 - ahead of their work as senior royals. The Prince and Princess of Wales have also always emphasised their children's privacy, in part because William found it difficult as a child to live such a public life.
For one royal expert, William has learned from his mother Princess Diana's regrets, and is determined not to repeat them with his own brood — all while integrating the lessons Diana taught him about showering your children with love.
"Diana was very hands-on with the boys but there were large chunks of time she had to be away due to work. William was also often paraded on royal tours and outings and his childhood was by no means perfect. That was one of Diana's big regrets," Duncan Larcombe told OK!.
"Not always being there due to work and also times when William had to put his royal life ahead of personal life as a child. William has always wanted to raise his children with Diana's lessons and regrets in mind. His children's needs come before royal duty."
Duncan added: "Kate is a hands-on mother by nature. She follows Diana's lead but also the influence of the Middletons. With Kate, she takes royal duty seriously but she will drop everything for her children and that has been an agreed term between her and William throughout."
Kate always making an effort to prioritise her children was never more evident than last month, when she took a break from royal duties to be with the three little ones during their half-term break.
As for the royal couple's parenting methods, we know that they try to give their children as "normal" a life as possible, something that they definitely also learned from Diana.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
-
The royals just got some exciting baby news
How lovely
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Liam Payne was once asked how he wanted to be remembered — and his response is devastating
Fans are deeply moved by what he said
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Why Jennifer Aniston doesn't have any 'anger and resentment' towards Brad Pitt
They're friendly
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Princess Charlotte's full name actually includes one surprising nod to another royal
We hadn't thought about this one
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Why Princess Kate gave William an ultimatum after he 'humiliated' her
She wasn't pleased with him
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Kate's missing engagement ring is a 'subtle nod' to relationship with William
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
James Middleton reveals George, Charlotte and Louis love playing with their new baby cousin
How lovely
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Princess Kate was 'right' about key detail in the Harry and William fallout
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
-
Why Prince Harry says Princess Diana would be 'horrified' if she were alive today
He's carrying on her legacy
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Why it's 'unlikely' Harry will see William and Charles during his UK trip
The reconciliation will have to wait
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
The reason behind William and Kate's 'private weekend' at Balmoral
By Jadie Troy-Pryde