Charles wants George, Charlotte and Louis to ‘grow up as normal as possible’
King Charles wants Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to “grow up as normally as possible” so they avoid “the same mistakes he made,” according to a royal expert.
Chandrika Kaul, Professor of Modern History at the University of St Andrews, appeared in the new documentary The Fab Five: The King’s Grandchildren, which aired last night on Channel 5.
The expert claimed that the newly crowned monarch wants nothing more than George, nine, Charlotte, eight, and Louis, five, to have the confidence to do what they want.
Professor Kaul said, “I think King Charles is very keen that his grandchildren don’t make the mistakes I think he thinks he made, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.”
In 1994, Charles admitted in an interview with Jonathan Dimbleby that he had been unfaithful to Princess Diana with his now-wife, Queen Camilla, when his first marriage was “irretrievably broken down.”
Channel 5’s The Fab Five: The King’s Grandchildren delves into the Monarch’s relationship with his sons’ children, Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as his step-grandchildren from his second marriage to Queen Camilla
As such, the expert said King Charles has learned from his past and does not want history to repeat itself with the younger generations of royals.
She continued, “What I think he wants to do is try to raise these young grandchildren in as normal a way as possible and create more complete people who are not afraid of their emotions and who have the confidence to get married. whoever they want.
“And to have a happy, successful and fulfilled personal life.”.
Scottish broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika suggested that helping the younger members of the royal family make their own way within the institution will also ensure the monarchy’s future.
She said, “Charles, like a good grandfather, will have to explain to the other two that they’re not just spare parts, they’re not just superfluous.”
Ailsa Anderson, who worked as press secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth, reflected on Princess Charlotte’s special role as third in line to the throne.
She said: “It seems to me that Princess Charlotte has no qualms about being in the spotlight at public events.”
Majesty Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ingrid Seward added, “Charlotte has an absolutely amazing personality.
During the show, which aired yesterday, Scottish broadcaster Ayesha Hazarika said the Monarch should pay particular attention to Prince Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, pictured at the Big Help Out on May 8.
“She’s brave, she’s quite powerful, she definitely rules over her older brother,” she added.
Simon Vigar, royal correspondent for 5News, added: ‘I remember George being quite bossy, but I think the dynamic has changed. Recently, at public events, we’ve seen Charlotte take the lead and command George.’
Last year, the Prince and Princess of Wales moved from London to rural Berkshire, where their children are enrolled at the £21,000-a-term Ladbrook School.
Earlier this month, royal fans let loose at the ‘normal’ moments of George, Charlotte and Louis during their day of volunteering in Slough.
After the coronation concert on Sunday night, the family spent hours renovating some scout huts for local members to use.
Afterwards, clips from the family’s day out were posted on social media – and fans were in awe of how George, Charlotte and Louis looked like all the other “normal kids” their age.
Princess Charlotte pictured herself grabbing a piece of biscuit from her smore before popping it in her mouth at yesterday’s event in Slough
The Daily Mail’s royal editor Rebecca English accompanied the family to the Scouts base yesterday and shared a heartwarming clip of Prince Louis, five, happily digging into a smore.
As the Princess of Wales put together Louis’s snack for him, Princess Charlotte was seen enjoying hers in the background.
However, eagle-eyed royal fans noticed that Princess Charlotte accidentally dropped part of her biscuit on the grass behind her brother.
The video – which has been viewed more than 68,000 times – shows the couple’s second child crouching down to grab the piece she dropped.
As she watched her little brother get his sweet treat, Charlotte discreetly popped the cookie in her mouth.
While Louis’s animated reaction to his smore was the focus of the clip, royal fans pointed out how Charlotte had followed the “five second rule” in the comments.
One replied: ‘[He]It’s beautiful, but did anyone notice what his sister was doing in the background?
Prince George was pictured using the car window as a mirror to fix his hair after the engagement ended
Prince Louis, five, and Princess Charlotte, eight, pictured snuggling up in Smores at the Scouts event in Slough
Princess Charlotte was seen leading her brothers into the car while Prince Louis continued to eat his smores
When she bit into her biscuit, a piece fell on the grass, she quickly picked it up. After a few seconds it went into her mouth. Love! Children are all the same.’
Another added: “Yes, showing that even royal children follow the five second rule!”
It came two days after Prince George stepped into his second-in-line role at his grandfather’s coronation, where he was page.
George was one of four pages of honor for his grandfather, a ceremonial position that required the young boys to assist King Charles, largely by wearing his heavy robes.
It was a long day, but nine-year-old George remained professional throughout, appearing at the king’s side for the religious ceremony, the Royal Salute, and on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
There were even a poignant few moments where Charles whispered to his grandson, who will one day attend his father Prince William’s – and his – coronation.
George with Nicholas Barclay and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, and Ralph Tollemache, 12 on the day of the coronation
Prince George, second in line to the throne, was a pageboy at his grandfather King Charles’ coronation on May 6
His brother Prince Louis and sister Princess Charlotte weren’t as involved in the momentous royal occasion, sitting in the pews at Westminster Abbey with their mother and father.
Meanwhile, George was close to the King when he was crowned – joined by his fellow Pages of Honor: Nicholas Barclay and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, both 13, and Ralph Tollemache, 12.
Page of honor is a ceremonial position within the royal household that is only required on state occasions, such as Saturdays, when the four boys were tasked with wearing the king’s robes.
Another four boys – the Queen’s grandsons and second cousin – cared for Camilla.
The king’s pages appeared in a traditional dress style first seen at the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902: scarlet tunics decorated with gold lace trim and blue velvet cuffs.
These particular outfits were designed by Ede and Ravenscroft during the late Queen’s reign.
Prince George began his duties at Westminster Abbey early on Saturday, engaging in deep conversation with his grandfather in the moments before they entered the church.
He and his fellow Pages of Honor then carried the king’s robes through the abbey, staying close to him to be on hand when Charles needed to move his position.
George was the epitome of professionalism during the coronation ceremony, which kept him going for over two hours. But his duties didn’t end when the king left Westminster Abbey.
For the rest of Saturday, wherever King Charles went, his grandson followed close behind.
He, Nicholas, Oliver and Ralph were present when the king received a royal salute from the British army and later helped Charles navigate the balcony of Buckingham Palace.