The clever way William and Kate allowed their children ‘privacy’
The clever way William and Kate allowed their children ‘privacy’
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Publish Date: 2026-06-13 03:00:00
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The time is fast approaching for George to start ‘big’ school.
And dad Prince William has revealed he’s been preparing for the transition by boarding on occasions at his prep school Lambrook.
It’s to the credit of Catherine, Princess of Wales and William that they’ve managed to keep their children out of the public eye to such an extent that they enjoy a huge amount of privacy.
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After George’s birth, they thought a great deal about how to manage the public interest in their children.
They have used lawyers to clamp down on any unauthorised pictures and enjoyed the support of the mainstream media to ensure you will never see a ‘candid’ shot.
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In return, the Waleses release occasional official photos of George, Charlotte and Louis to ensure their privacy is protected, and thank the public for their support.
It’s meant that George, 12, Charlotte, 11, and Louis, eight, have experienced a relatively normal childhood.
They participate in their school sports teams (George is apparently a talented swimmer, football player and completes triathlons), perform in the end-of-term drama shows and are generally treated the same as any other pupil.
Of course, there will always be public interest in the lives of the young Waleses, but in the main, their Berkshire prep school has succeeded in giving them an anonymous and extremely privileged education.
In a rare insight into the management of their childhood, Prince William has confirmed that George has started ‘flexi-boarding’ – which enables pupils to stay for anything from one to four nights a week of boarding – in advance of his progression to senior school in September.
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