Despite Prince William And Kate Middleton Having Different Childhoods Both Parents Strive To Give Their Children’ Normal’ Upbringings

Sep 14, 2022 by apost team

Prince William and Kate Middleton are some of the most beloved members of the royal family. The parents of three are fan favorites in the UK and abroad, not only for their family values but also for their charity work.
At the time of Kate and William’s marriage, the couple had been together for eight years. They started dating at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where the two completed their undergraduate degrees. Since then, the Cambridge couple has been busy building a family that now includes 4-year-old Prince Louis, 7-year-old Princess Charlotte and 9-year-old Prince George.

Additionally, the prince and princess are prominent public figures in the United Kingdom who contribute to numerous philanthropic efforts — when they aren’t taking care of the Cambridge brood or posing for romantic photos, that is. 

With more than ten years of marriage under their belt, fans remain interested in all the details about the couple, both in terms of their love life and parenting. With such a prime spot in the public eye, it was only time until people began to notice the ways in which the Prince and Princess of Wales acted toward their three adorable children. Throughout their many outings and interactions as a family, the royal couple has shown nothing but love, affection, and support for each other and their kids.

However, the couple does come from different backgrounds. One grew up as royalty, and the other grew up with a more normal childhood. Both parents have shared that their childhoods have influenced how they want to raise their children. 

Speaking with “Happy Mum, Happy Baby” Podcast in 2020, Kate Middleton opened up about her childhood. “I had a very happy childhood. It was great fun and I’m very lucky I come from a very strong family,” she shared. She spent a portion of her younger years growing up in Jordan before moving to West Berkshire for junior school. She was involved in sports as well as joined the Brownies Club with her younger sister Pippa Middleton. According to Hello Magazine, Brownie pack leader June Scutter said, “They were just ordinary children, nothing different from any others.” 

Eventually, Kate went on to attend an all-girls boarding school named Down-House where she was picked on by other students. This caused the princess to then transfer to Marlborough College where she engaged in sports and her studies. Kate shared that the most memories that stick out to her from childhood are simple memories. “What resonates the most is the simple things,” she shared. 

“I see that now with my own children. Life now is so busy and distracting and sometimes simple things like watching a fire on a really rainy day provides such enjoyment. I remember that from my childhood, the simple things, like going for a walk together, I try to do this with my children. It totally strips away complications and pressures. I think those experiences mean so much to children and the world they’re in which is a real adventure at that age,” the mom of three went on to say. Her husband didn’t have as much positive to say about his childhood experiences. 

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William attended Ludgrove School at the age of 8 before attending boarding school at Middlesex School until age 13. According to Express, author of ‘William & Harry,’ Ingrid Seward, recently shared, “Kate and William are modern parents and will weigh up the decision very carefully.” She went on to say, “I think they’ll wait to see how the children’s personalities develop, and take into consideration whether or not they would be happy to live away from home.” “Having experienced terrible trauma in his own childhood, William is very tuned in to his children’s mental health,” she shared. 

During the BBC Documentary, “Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health,” the Duke opened up about his childhood. “I think when you’ve been through something traumatic in life ... your emotions come back in leaps and bounds because it’s a very different phase of life,” he revealed. “And there’s no one there to, kind of, help you, and I definitely found it very, at times, overwhelming,” he shared. The Duke also admitted he had a “difficult time” while being away at boarding school. 

Released in August of 2022, a senior royal source told ABC News shared that the royal couple wants to give their children a normal upbringing. “As the children get older and more independent you can see why they would feel they have more breathing space in Windsor,” the source shared. 

The royal editor at The Daily Mirror, Russell Myers, recently spoke on the “Pod Save The Queen,” Podcast in August of 2022 and shared, “I think it will prepare them for a much better, rounded experience of life,” she said. 

What do you think about Prince William and Kate’s different upbringings? We think they have made the couple a strong pair and great parents! If you are interested in keeping up with the royal couple— make sure to pass this on to your family and friends.