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The five ways Princess Charlotte's life changes now she's turned 10 – & how Diana's parenting plays an important part

Plus, how William and Kate are taking a leaf out of Princess Diana's book with their parenting GAME OF THRONES The five ways Princess Charlotte's life changes now she's turned 10 – & how Diana's parenting plays an important part Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCESS Charlotte turns 10 today and we may see a subtle change in her role over the next few years. Although Princess Kate and Prince William are keen to give their three children as 'normal' an upbringing as possible, they also want to adequately 'prepare' them for royal life. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Princess Charlotte turns 10 today and she's quickly proving how adept she is at royal events Credit: Camera Press 8 We are seeing an increase in public appearances by Princess Charlotte Credit: Rex Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Fabulous: 'I think William and Catherine have steered a very clever and controlled path in managing their children's public appearances. "By taking and issuing regular photos of all three of them, they have kept the public in touch with the new generation of royals whilst protecting their children's privacy to a great degree." However, there could be a slightly development in her royal role. 1. More exposure Jennie explained: "Now, as they are growing older, we are beginning to see them more and more at public events and enjoying great sporting occasions." Last year we saw the Wales children on a number of occasions beyond royal events like Trooping the Colour. This included Princess Charlotte and Prince George, 11, being seen at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in London. The delighted kids managed to get a selfie with the singer, which she shared on her social media. Princess Charlotte also attended Wimbledon alongside mum Princess Kate, and Prince George has accompanied Prince William to football games. 2. Confident around cameras By increasing public appearances slowly, Prince William and Princess Kate have ensured that their daughter feels confident around large crowds. Jennie added: "They now seem pretty at ease with the cameras. "And that's a credit to William and Catherine." 3. Kate as a mentor The royal expert pointed out that Charlotte has always seemed to behave impeccably in public. This, she claims, is partly down to having the Princess of Wales as a blueprint for what to do as she grows older. She added: "She really is a bit of a mini me and I think she has a fine mentor in her elegant mother. "Charlotte seems quite at ease in public these days." Diana fans go wild as they release Prince George and Princess Charlotte have inherited late princess' iconic characteristic 8 Prince Louis was seen being told off by Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour in 2024 Credit: Pixel8000 4. Looking after Louis While Princess Charlotte is learning the royal ropes, she is often seen keeping an eye on Prince Louis during events. We saw a particularly adorable moment at Trooping the Colour last year, when Charlotte playfully told her little brother to "stop" dancing along to parade music. Jennie added: "She takes her responsibility of keeping young Louis out of mischief very seriously." 8 We saw Princess Charlotte accompany Princess Kate at Wimbledon last year Credit: Splash 8 Princess Charlotte is often referred to as Princess Kate's 'mini me' Credit: Splash 5. Gets 'work days' and 'play days' When it comes to Prince William and Princess Kate's parenting style, they take inspiration from the late Princess Diana. Although Princess Charlotte may have to attend more formal events and high-profile occasions that the average child, it's not all work for the young royal. Jennie continued: "Their household strikes me as one way laughter rings out and the children are allowed to make the usual noise and mess of a busy family. "It's probably a leaf out of Diana's book: she told me she was always determined to give her two boys play days and work days. "They knew very well that on work days they had to look and behave like Royal princes, but on play days they could put on baseball caps and jeans, eat burgers and go go karting. "I think William and Catherine will do their utmost to let the children find their own ways in life: although, of course, for George, there is only one path ahead. 8 William and Kate are said to be taking a leaf out of Princess Diana's book with their parenting Credit: Getty "All three of the children will have to accept that there will be media and public interest in them for the rest of their lives. "That could be quite a tough pill to swallow and I think their parents are doing their very best to get them used to their destiny. "I don't think they will put pressure on the children or expect them to live up to high expectations. "They just want their kids, who have been born into this very peculiar and rather isolating destiny, to be as happy and healthy as possible." 8 Princess Charlotte attended the Eras Tour and got a photo with Taylor Swift Credit: instagram 8 Princess Charlotte often keeps Prince Louis in check during high-profile events Credit: The Mega Agency The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be keen for their three kids to have a humble upbringing, despite being in the monarchy. 'Kate has always wanted the children to live in the real world,' a royal source says. 'She and William don't want them to live in a gilded bubble." Insiders say the key to Kate's parenting skills stems from her own childhood. Both she and William have been inspired by the way Kate was brought up, going for country walks, baking cakes and sliding down the stairs on a tray. Princess Kate is currently making a 'gradual return' to royal duties in 2025 following her chemotherapy treatment last year.