Prince George, Princess Charlotte Won't Have 'Heir And Spare' Drama, Royal Commentator Claims
Prince George and Princess Charlotte are unlikely to have the same falling out as their dad, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, according to a royal commentator.
The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex were very close growing up but reportedly had a falling out after the latter quit his royal duties. Prince Harry also detailed their physical altercation and other issues in his memoir "Spare."
Jo Frost, an author, global parenting expert and English TV personality known for the reality TV program "Supernanny," weighed in on how the "heir and spare" drama could affect Prince William's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. In her assessment, it's unlikely for the Wales kids to end up with the same issue. Frost said Prince William and Kate Middleton's children share a close bond, and the second in line to the throne is "grateful for his sister."
"Charlotte knows the rules. She's the one in the middle. She knows how to keep everyone in good stead," Frost told Mirror.
"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."
She also believes that the falling out between King Charles' sons would already serve as a lesson for his grandchildren. She credited this to Prince William and Middleton's "responsible parenting."
"I think really what we're seeing is awareness. Prince George and Princess Charlotte are being informed, certainly George, our future King. He's no doubt started learning little bits here and there. He has the wonderful example of looking up to his grandfather and his father from a young age," she continued.
"They're raised with an understanding of royal procedures and protocols. And they're raised to understand, there's a time and a place."
The parenting expert also pointed out "good manners," like keeping quiet when the choir sings during weddings or funerals. Frost attributed this to how parents raise their kids, and she saw Prince William and Middleton practicing this with their offspring.
In related news, Princess Charlotte was praised during the family's Christmas walkabout when she invited her cousin Mia to accept the flowers a member of the crowd wanted to give her. The public also noticed how warm Prince George was to Mia as well.
"Yeah, Mia was so happy when Charlotte let her get the flowers [face holding back tears emoji]. Charlotte is so kind [red heart emoji]," one said.
Another added, "George also gave Mia the bouquet that he got. These kids are amazing."
The royal children probably learned from their mom. The Duchess of Cambridge was also seen handing Mia a bouquet during the walkabout.
