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3 days ago
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Prince William's relatable parenting nightmare after Prince George and Princess Charlotte's 'massive fight'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Prince William gave hope to parents everywhere when he revealed even future kings have to deal with stroppy children. The Prince of Wales shared there's often a "massive fight" between Prince George and Charlotte "most mornings" - and judging by the hilarious mimicking from Prince Louis, it won't be long until he's squabbling with his siblings too. Over the years fans have been treated to many adorable insights into the bond between Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, including the indulgent dinner the kids like to make for mom, Kate Middleton. And even though they largely get on great, it's a fact that all siblings bicker every now and then, and according to Prince William there's often a reason for a 'massive fight' between George and Charlotte. Speaking in an episode of Apple Fitness + series Time to Walk in 2021, the Prince of Wales explained that music is a huge passion his children share, but they don't see eye-to-eye on songs. So much so, that their determination to have their own choice of music played apparently leads to frequent arguments. Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family by Tom Quinn, | Was $26.64, Now $18.17 at Amazon Tom Quinn utilizes testimonies from palace staff and historical sources to paint a fascinating picture of what it's like growing up in the Royal Family. This book delves into the traditions that surround royal parenting and reveals shocking and hilarious anecdotes about royal children Deal "What I've been amazed by is how much my children already have inherited my family's love of music. Most mornings there's a massive fight between Charlotte and George as to what song is played in the morning," the future King explained. He then went on to share the solution he implemented to minimize this, revealing that he has to "basically prioritize" that on one day someone gets to choose the music and then someone else takes a turn on another day. Prince William said, "So George gets his go, then Charlotte gets her go. Such is the, the clamour for the music." "One of the songs that the children are loving at the moment is Shakira, Waka Waka. There's a lot of hip movements going along with a lot of dressing up," Prince William continued. "Charlotte particularly is running around the kitchen, in her dresses and ballet stuff. She goes completely crazy with Louis following her around trying to do the same thing." Since Prince William revealed the reason there was often a "massive fight" between Prince George and Charlotte it's possible that the bickering has stopped, thanks to him deciding they should take turns. Although now Prince Louis is older they will perhaps be having to adjust their morning routine at Adelaide Cottage to ensure he gets a say too. During his time in Singapore at the Earthshot Prize Awards, the Prince of Wales reportedly told One Republic, who performed at the ceremony, that Prince Louis is a huge fan. "I can't thank you enough. You were amazing. What a way to start the show. That was incredible," he is understood to have said. "Louis, my youngest, loves your songs." Meanwhile, Prince George supposedly enjoys a slightly different genre of music. Per the Daily Mail, the Prince of Wales spoke with people during a walkabout over the coronation weekend including Caroline Mulvihill, a member of the Rock Choir. "We were talking about the kind of music we do in Rock Choir and Will was telling us in their household they have a very diverse music taste and George is very much into AC/DC and Led Zeppelin," she declared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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How Prince William Plans to 'Do a Diana Reboot' When He Becomes King
Someday, when Prince William becomes King, he has expressed a desire to do it his own way. That said, a royal author predicted that his leadership will be a mixture of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth, and his mother, the late Princess Diana. Edward White, who wrote the book Dianaworld: An Obsession released last month, said that the Prince of Wales is 'trying to do a Diana reboot of the monarchy.'Prince William has said himself that he intends to do it his own way when he takes the throne someday—and his approach to being King will, of course, in many ways mirror his father King Charles, but his leadership will also have touches of his late mother, Princess Diana. Edward White, author of the newly released Dianaworld: An Obsession (which hit shelves April 29), said that William is aiming for a 'Diana reboot of the monarchy' when he takes the top job, with White adding (via Marie Claire) that William's style will likely be a blend of Diana and the late Queen Elizabeth, William's grandmother. White told The Mirror that Diana raised William in a way that would keep the monarchy relevant: 'Diana said that she was trying to raise a future king that would ensure the monarchy survived into the 21st century—and William is trying to do a Diana reboot of the monarchy, combining the best of his mother and his grandmother,' White said. William's approach mirrors Diana's in many ways—he is empathetic, action-oriented, and people-focused. William also inherited a passion for some of Diana's chief causes during her royal work, like eradicating homelessness; William launched an initiative, Homewards, in 2023 that seeks to do just that in the U.K., and last year released the ITV documentary Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, about his efforts in the space. In the documentary, the Prince of Wales shared about his mother taking him to shelters as a boy, and that now as an adult, he struggles with 'not doing more.' 'I've spent enough time learning and listening to what people have been through that I feel almost guilty every time I leave,' William said. Of parallels to Diana—who died in 1997, when William was 15 years old—'She seemed to think that if she wasn't taking the most extreme course of action to remedy a problem, then she wasn't actually taking any action at all,' White told The Mirror. While in Cape Town, South Africa last November for the fourth iteration of his Earthshot Prize Awards, William explained his philosophy as Prince of Wales (and, someday, King) when he said, 'I can only describe what I'm trying to do, and that's trying to do it differently—and I'm trying to do it for my generation. I'm doing it with maybe a smaller 'r' in the royal, if you like—that's maybe a better way of saying it.' 'It's a reinvention,' Jason Knauf—a former aide who is now CEO of the Earthshot Prize—told The Times recently. 'How do you communicate to the generation that you serve? And it has to be different. It's not change for change's sake, but a question of how you're going to cut through a world where people are consuming things much more in terms of images than anything else.' Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told The Times, 'A question that gets asked when you're in the public eye is: what are they like behind the scenes? What are they like in real life? And to the extent that I'm able to see Prince William in 'real life,' I would say he's exactly the same person. The areas that he's interested in and that he works in, he's very genuinely motivated by.' Ardern—who met William in 2019—said the future king has 'a very collaborative way of working. There is humility there, which is an extraordinary thing when you're born into a role of this nature.' That humility, no doubt, has Princess Diana's fingerprints all over it. 'It's difficult to meet anybody who met her and had a bad word to say about her,' White told The Mirror. 'People just instantly liked her. She had amazingly good social skills, she seemed to be very, very likeable, and I think sincerely cared about people. So there's a huge amount to like about her.' Read the original article on InStyle
Edinburgh Live
26-05-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Kate Middleton's clever tactic for avoiding personal questions about her family
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Kate Middleton and Prince William are well known for their vigilant approach to preserving the privacy of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; however, they do let slip endearing details about their little ones on occasion. Whether it's unveiling that Princess Charlotte has proclaimed herself quite the goalkeeper to England's Lionesses, as relayed by Prince William, or Kate disclosing adorable comments from young Prince Louis in the wake of the Queen's passing, we get rare glimpses into the Cambridge household. But, Kate has a rather ingenious method for sidestepping personal queries in public, ensuring not too much is divulged about her family life. This particular tactic came to light courtesy of Hollywood actor Rami Malek who whimsically offered his babysitting services to the royal couple. READ MORE -Louise Redknapp says 'I've been through a lot' as she opens up on life after Jamie READ MORE -Dan Walker's four-word honest verdict as Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day Discussing his interactions with royalty on Jimmy Kimmel's US chat show, he reflected on a memorable conversation he had with The Princess of Wales at the 2019 BAFTAs, where he scooped up the best actor gong for his role as Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. As the royals were then recent parents to their third child, Prince Louis, Rami's bold offer seemed to catch Kate off guard. During his TV appearance, he recounted: "The funniest thing about that was, I said, 'If you ever need a day off, some time off, I'm back-up for you.'", reports the Mirror. (Image: AFP via Getty Images) (Image: Daily Mirror/Ian Vogler) (Image: PA) Delving further into the encounter, he shared Kate's initial puzzlement: "She's like, 'What do you mean?' I go, 'I can babysit, you guys go out, have a good time.'" He then mentioned how he addressed the recent arrival of Prince Louis, saying to Kate: "'You just had a baby, right?' I think she was taken aback." However, Rami then shared how Kate skilfully redirected the conversation back to him. He said: "She said, 'How are you doing?' [I'm like,] 'No, how are you?' And in the most regal, elegant way, she gave me a look. But you can tell. Imagine, you're dressed to the nines, have to talk to all these actors." Rami also noted the careful attention the royals pay during their interactions, saying: "They're so careful. But it was so cool. I think I caught her off guard for a second. And, you know, had that look of – in the most elegant, professional, royal way – 'Yes, it's a lot, having a kid.'". It appears that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appreciated his candidness, as Prince William later invited him to co-host the previous Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston. Rami isn't the only one who admires the Duchess of Cambridge - actress Reese Witherspoon has also praised Kate's grace and professionalism in her personal memoir, Whiskey in a Teacup. Reese fondly remembered the day she met Kate, saying: "I was up at 4am doing my hair. That's early, even for me. I was up, dressed and waiting by the door by 7am. Jim took pictures of me in the car. You can see rays of happiness shooting out of my face. I love Kate Middleton that much. "And she did not disappoint! She was just lovely and warm, elegant and composed. She also told a joke, and I immediately fell under her spell. She's just as magnificent as she seems to be. She's a very compassionate, socially conscious, deeply caring person. It takes a very special person to decide to commit to that kind of life."
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Middleton avoids answering personal questions with brilliant trick
Kate Middleton and her fellow royals are forever meeting 'normal' people under the gaze of the public eye - but a clever way she avoids personal questions has been revealed Kate Middleton and Prince William are famously vigilant when it comes to safeguarding the privacy of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, yet they occasionally share charming snippets about the young royals' lives. Whether it's Prince William conveying Princess Charlotte's boast to the England Lionesses about her goalkeeping prowess or Kate sharing little Louis' words following the Queen's passing, the couple have let slip some delightful anecdotes. Yet Kate actually has a very clever way of avoiding personal questions in public to avoid revealing too much about her family's lives. The story was revealed by actor Rami Malek, who once hilariously offered to babysit for the royal pair. Chatting on Jimmy Kimmel's US TV show, he reminisced about his chat with the Princess of Wales at the 2019 BAFTAs, where he snagged the best actor award for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. At that time, the royal duo had just welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, and Rami seemed to surprise Kate with his rather personal enquiry. On the talk show, he recounted: "The funniest thing about that was, I said, 'If you ever need a day off, some time off, I'm back-up for you.'" He continued, revealing Kate's reaction: "She's like, 'What do you mean?' I go, 'I can babysit, you guys go out, have a good time.'" And he explained how he then brought up Prince Louis' birth, asking Kate: "'You just had a baby, right?' I think she was taken aback." But Rami then revealed what Kate did to deflect the question, by turning the conversation back to him and asking how he was instead. He revealed: "She said, 'How are you doing?'" [I'm like,] 'No, how are you?' And in the most regal, elegant way, she gave me a look. But you can tell. Imagine, you're dressed to the nines, have to talk to all these actors." Describing the royals' meticulous care during their interactions, Rami observed: "They're so careful. But it was so cool. I think I caught her off guard for a second. And, you know, had that look of – in the most elegant, professional, royal way – 'Yes, it's a lot, having a kid.'" It seems the Prince and Princess of Wales appreciated his frank approach, as Prince William later extended an invitation to him to co-host the previous Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston. Rami isn't alone in admiring The Princess of Wales – actress Reese Witherspoon also lauded the royal's grace and professionalism in her personal memoir, Whiskey in a Teacup. Recalling the day she met Kate, Reese explained: "I was up at 4am doing my hair. That's early, even for me. I was up, dressed and waiting by the door by 7am. Jim took pictures of me in the car. You can see rays of happiness shooting out of my face. I love Kate Middleton that much. "And she did not disappoint! She was just lovely and warm, elegant and composed. She also told a joke, and I immediately fell under her spell. She's just as magnificent as she seems to be. She's a very compassionate, socially conscious, deeply caring person. It takes a very special person to decide to commit to that kind of life."
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate and William land prestigious award - but it's bad news for Meghan and Harry
Prince William and Kate Middleton have been named among the 100 most influential philanthropists by Time magazine, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missing out on a spot The Prince and Princess of Wales have secured a spot on Time magazine's prestigious list of their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards, but it's bad news for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Time 100 Philanthropy 2025 list aims to celebrate "the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment". The respected publication hailed William and Kate as philanthropic innovators for "modernising royal philanthropy". " Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues," the magazine notes, highlighting their commitment to tackling homelessness, mental health, and environmental concerns. It further states: "Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach." Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan were snubbed from this year's list, despite being included four years ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit their royal roles in 2020 to pursue private ventures in the corporate world, previously secured a spot on Time's roster of the most influential figures back in 2021, which included a cover feature on the prestigious publication. However, the couple, who tout themselves as "shaping the future through business and philanthropy" on their website, did not make the cut this year. William was recognised for creating his innovative Earthshot Prize Awards, now in its fifth year of a decade-long project. The global, launched in 2020, is handing out £50 million of awards to fund innovative solutions to environmental challenges to support their platform to address the world 's most pressing environmental problems. Meanwhile, Kate has been heavily involved in promoting children's early development in recent years. She launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, which aims to encourage employers to prioritise caring for the young. Other prominent figures listed as leading philanthropists include David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton, and actor Michael Sheen.
