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When Megan Markle and Prince Harry decided to step back from their royal duties and move to California with their two young children, Megan cited difficulties with school runs as one of the reasons. However, Kate Middleton has shown a very different approach with her own children that has won praise from fellow parents.
In an interview with The Cut earlier this year, Megan remarked that if her son Archie was attending school in the UK, she would never be able to do school drop-offs and pick-ups without it becoming a “royal photo call” with photographers taking pictures. She said that protecting her child’s privacy does not make her “obsessed” with privacy, but rather a good parent.
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This statement stands in stark contrast to how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, handle school runs for their three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Rather than avoiding photo calls, William and Kate are regularly seen doing school drop-offs and pick-ups at their children’s current school, Lambrook in Berkshire.
Fellow parents at Lambrook have noted that William and Kate act just like “normal parents” during these occasions. They are said to join the queues for activities like Tombola games at fundraising events. After Kate’s Christmas carol performance at Westminster Abbey last year, the entire family was seen attending the school Christmas fair the very next day.
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William and Kate also actively participate in other school events and activities. An insider revealed that if they are ever unable to attend one of their children’s sports matches, their nanny will go to support in their place. Little Prince Louis in particular is known for having “so much energy” and frequently having the nanny run after him around the edge of playground pitches.
The Cambridge children - George, Charlotte and Louis - are currently students in Years 6, 4 and 1 respectively at Lambrook School. Fellow students are said to adore Charlotte as she is “kind” to younger students, and George also seems like a “nice boy.” While juggling their royal duties, William and Kate clearly prioritize being present for their children’s education wherever possible.
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This hands-on approach seems to be winning over the public. Earlier this month, Kate made a rare public appearance to attend the Wimbledon tennis championships with Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Middleton. She received a standing ovation in recognition of her dedicated patronage of the venue over many years.
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However, royal commentators believe this outing could be one of Kate’s last for some time as she continues to recover from an undisclosed illness that has kept her out of the spotlight since early 2022. Insider sources say she will be spending much of the summer at Anmer Hall, the Cambridge family country home in Norfolk.
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Robert Jobson told PEOPLE that Kate “used to live her life by the calendar” of public engagements but will now be “living her life and the calendar comes in after.” Her health issues have given her a new perspective on balancing duties with family time. While she won’t shy away from the spotlight entirely, family will come before any official appearances for the foreseeable future.
A source also mentioned that Kate, William and their children will be visiting family friends at Balmoral Castle this summer. With less pressure to be “center stage,” spending quality time with loved ones away from the public eye will allow Kate the chance to fully recover her strength. After experiencing something as stressful as illness, it is important for her morale to have low-key plans to look forward to.
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So while Megan cited school photo calls as a challenge of royal life, Kate has proven the pressures do not need to deter dedicated parents. With a supportive husband and focus on cherishing little moments with George, Charlotte and Louis, she reinforces her image as a modern Princess of the people. Even in the face of health battles, Kate Middleton’s approach to royal duty puts family first - a worthwhile example as she continues her recovery.
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