Prince William committed to bringing up his children in more 'playful' way than how he was raised

LONDON, UK: Prince William is committed to providing a distinct upbringing for his three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, which diverges from his own childhood experiences, as reported by OK! Magazine.

Royal expert Judi James noted that the difference in William's approach to fatherhood is evident through the contrast in poses he chooses for family photos. These images suggest that while William appreciates the upbringing he had, he aims to offer his children a more modern and playful childhood.

Prince William is 'determined' to give his children a 'modern' upbringing

 "The contrast between William’s choice of pose to illustrate his own view of fatherhood and the pose he chose to celebrate his own father’s role in his life could hardly be stronger, suggesting that although he appreciates the kind of upbringing he had, he is determined to forge something different for his own children," Judi James spoke to an outlet following the release of a family photo featuring William and his children in celebration of Father's Day.

"William continually shows how he uses lessons from his past to forge the kind of family unit he sees as more modern and more ideal," James continued. "His understanding of duty and loyalty seems strong but he is clearly also determined to create a more casual and playful life for his own children than he or his father were allowed to enjoy."

In the documentary 'Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy,' Prince Harry and Prince William discussed their upbringing. Harry acknowledged the difficulties they faced, especially after their parents' separation, which led to limited time spent with both parents.

Royal commentator Richard Kay pointed out that William curates George's appearances differently from his own upbringing. Unlike William and Harry, who were thrust into the public eye at a young age, William aims to protect his children, giving them a semblance of a normal childhood for as long as possible.

"William has curated George's appearances in a completely different way from the way his mother and father curated his," Richard Kay noted.

"William and Harry, particularly William, were thrust from a very young age center stage. William has taken a different view, he wants to protect [his children] for as long as possible, give them some semblance of a normal childhood."

Kate Middleton, often celebrated for her relatable background, plays a significant role in wrapping normality around their children's lives.

"I think Kate has to wrap some semblance of normality around (their children), because she knows what (royal life) can do," expert Ingrid Seward noted.

"She’s seen it, She's been around long enough but they’re not normal children, and I think it's extremely hard to keep their little feet on the ground. I think this is a danger Kate's very aware of. Louis at the Jubilee became a superstar, but that would have probably worried her a bit," Seward said. 

Kate Middleton posts cute beach pic of Prince William and their children

The Wales family delighted fans with a heartwarming Father's Day post on Sunday, June 16. Following their appearance at Trooping the Colour, a new photo of Prince William and his children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, was shared to mark the special day.

The picture, captured by Kate Middleton last month in Norfolk, depicts a serene moment on the beach. Prince William and his children are seen from behind, admiring the ocean with their arms around one another. They all wore coordinating blue tops and shorts.

The photo was shared on the official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales with the caption, "We love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day 💕 G, C & L."