Prince William and Kate Middleton refuse to get help raising their children for this endearing reason
LONDON, ENGLAND: Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly make an effort to teach their children the value of staying grounded and connecting with others.
Recently, a source close to the Prince and Princess of Wales revealed to the Daily Mail that the royal couple has chosen not to employ dedicated help in raising their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Although Prince George may one day ascend to the British throne, he is not receiving any "preferential treatment" from his parents.
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Instead, the Prince and Princess of Wales take a different approach to parenting.
The Wales children do not get preferential treatment
Recently, a source close to the royal couple shared with the outlet, "I think it would surprise people to see how ordinary things are at home.”
They explained that the royal children help with the house chores, saying, "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 revealed that although Prince William and Kate Middleton use some daytime staff to help with their busy schedules, they have decided not to get any extra help with raising their children.
In fact, when the couple moved from Kensington Palace to Windsor, they decided that their live-in nanny, Teresa Turrion Borrallo, would not move with them.
Kate Middleton keeps the family ‘down to earth’
The source also described Kate Middleton as a strict mother dedicated to providing her children with a normal upbringing.
Despite battling cancer and undergoing preventative chemotherapy, it has been reported that she has remained determined to ensure her children's home life is not disrupted and that their daily activities continue as "normally as possible."
In fact, it's been reported that life in their four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage is quite ordinary. They take turns cooking and handle household chores themselves.
According to Marie Claire, the source added, "Catherine is very, very natural," and explained, "She keeps the family grounded. Home is a safe haven. To ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible, she has been determined to maintain normalcy for the children."
The insider added, "The children are still expected to do their chores and to muck in at home.
The insider noted that Kate often draws on her own upbringing, which was quite different from Prince William's as the royal heir.
While the family mostly manages on their own, Kate turns to her mother, Carole, for assistance when needed.
The source concluded by saying, “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.”
