16 Times Kate Middleton & Prince William Were Strict Parents
When it comes to being a parent, it doesn’t matter what social status is in play: All kids at some point or another need to be disciplined — or at the least, need boundaries put into place. Royals Prince William and Kate Middleton may be down-to-earth and incredibly loving when it comes to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, but that doesn’t stop them from being pretty strict with their parenting.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making sure their children know the proper way to behave in and outside of the palace — which we think is totally healthy. Hey, for a royal, there are a lot of rules to follow, and it’s better to start sooner rather than later!
We all have rule books we follow (or make up, is more like it) so we can raise healthy, kind, and generous kids. Well, the Cambridges are no different than any other millennial husband and wife. Sure, they have a full staff of help and nannies, but Kate reportedly wants to be as hands-on as possible with her children, which means that George, Charlotte, and Louis will be receiving no royal treatment from their parents.
From throwing tantrums themselves to employing the classic time-out, here’s what really proves that Kate and William mean business when it comes to parenting. Don’t mess with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!
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George at Pippa’s Wedding
Kate notoriously scolded George at her sister Pippa Middleton’s 2017 wedding when he started acting cheeky — after all, there is a certain level of decorum expected at events like this, royal or not. George was even seen crying after Kate laid down the law. But hey, he started behaving
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Charlotte, Too?
And from the look of things, Kate wasn’t about to let Charlotte start acting a fool either. It’s only fair, after all; George might be the older brother who sets the example, but Kate can’t very well scold him and let Charlotte behave however she wants
No iPads
William and Kate won’t let their kids use iPads. Evidently, they’re “very much seen as mummy and daddy’s toys.” That being said, we definitely wouldn’t blame them if they eventually change their minds on this rule
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Charlotte’s Tantrum
When Charlotte had a mini meltdown in Hamburg, Germany, as a toddler during one of her family’s royal tours, Kate quickly — and classily — nipped it in the bud. We’ve never witnessed Kate raising her voice to her children, but she still manages to get her point across every time
Handling Stuff at Charlotte’s Christening
At his little sister’s 2015 christening, George acted like, well, a toddler. William quickly stepped in and handled it … but then the big guns showed up: Queen Elizabeth. Out of all of the adults involved in this situation, she’s the last one we’d ever want to catch us misbehaving!
‘Spoilt’ Prince George
From the sound of things, William felt a little remorse after George’s third birthday. When asked what his son got for his birthday, the duke said, “What did he get for his birthday? I’m not telling. He got too many things. He’s far too spoilt. He’s not into boats
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Kate Has a Parenting Bible
According to reports, Kate was constantly referring to the book Positive Discipline: The First Three Years when it came to parenting her children. Hey, she may be strict, but she likes to keep things positive — and she relies on the experts for advice, like many of her fellow parents. Good for her
