Princess Charlotte “knows the rules” and can keep everyone “in good stead”, a leading parenting expert has claimed.
Prince William and Princess Kate have long been praised for their parenting skills as they prioritise their children over royal duties.
But now parenting expert, Jo Frost, from Supernanny, had her own take on the couple’s capabilities as parents, as well as their children’s upbringing.
She told Hello: “Charlotte knows the rules. She’s the one in the middle. She knows how to keep everyone in good stead.
“There are moments when I’ve watched George and he’s looked over at his sister, and he’s probably annoyed with her one minute and then grateful that she’s there being able to remind him of things when he’s taking it all in as well.
“I think really what we’re seeing is awareness. Prince George and Princess Charlotte are being informed, certainly George, our future King.
She suggested that the Waleses children will not repeat the “heir and spare” drama that played out with Prince William and Prince Harry.
Frost said: “I think William and Catherine understand the importance of nurturing the sibling relationships between the three of them.
“Dare I say it, in their family, it would never be the ‘heir and spare’. It would be about the importance of all of them. “The understanding that it really takes a team, with the important roles in upholding the crown and the monarchy.
“And so, we’re seeing these very early seeds now, with respect to what it means to support each other and to nurture together.”
She went on to explain how the Prince and Princess of Wales have adopted “responsible parenting” and their kids are raised with an understanding of royal procedures and protocols like “there’s a time and place”.
Frost said: “It’s relatable to any family. For example, there’s a wedding or a christening coming up and we know that it would be good manners and etiquette to be quiet while the choir is singing and the service is happening. That, to me, is just responsible parenting, and we see that.
“They have a lovely balance of that and behind closed doors, no doubt they’re playing games and winding each other up as siblings do, teasing each other, having fun and baking cookies and being out in nature.”
