The Princess was roundly praised for her decision as an example of great parenting, with Australian journalist Jenna Clarke saying the couple are moving into the modern age.
She stated: “I think it’s just another way for the Prince and Princess of Wales to move the family into modern times. Where, the former Prince and Princess of Wales would do everything together.
“Now, William is going over there (Singapore) to talk about the climate, and Kate is staying home to focus on events that mean a lot to her, whether it be children, education, early childhood and things like that.
“I think it’s wonderful. They are joint CEOs of The Waleses. It is interesting to see that they’ve moved it into the next frontier. A lot of people are outraged because they don’t get to see Kate in a pretty dress, where she’s just putting in the hard yards and just doing her job.”
While the Waleses may be putting family first, William also made it clear when he was in Singapore that he wanted to do more when he is King to implement social change.
One of his key aims is to end homelessness in the UK, as demonstrated by the launch of his Homewards campaign earlier in the summer.
He said: “So I think the thing that ties it all together for me is about social leadership.
“That’s what I’m trying to find my way in is I care about so many things and previously the family have been very much spotlighting brilliantly and going round and highlighting lots.
“I want to go a step further: I want to actually bring change and I want to bring people to the table who can do the change if I can’t do it.
“And so it’s all about progressing, helping and advancing particular social causes that need to be given more support.”
