A family mediation expert has revealed steps Welsh parents can take to avoid their youngest child feeling like an outcast, just like his Uncle Prince Harry.
According to an expert, Princess Kate and Prince William should examine the family feud with Prince Harry if they want to avoid a repeat of history with Prince Louis.
As the youngest child of the heir to the throne, Louis faces the same risk of feeling like an outcast and insignificant as his Uncle Harry. There are techniques his parents can use to help understand and prevent this outcome.
Hawkins, the Chief Executive at National Family Mediation (NFM), spoke exclusively about how mediation and open communication will be key for the family to prevent another row.
She explained that unfortunately, when families encounter conflict, there is always a risk that history will repeat itself. In this case, it is crucial for the royal family to meet and discuss why Harry feels the way he does and what lessons can be learned to prevent this from happening again in the future.
Regardless of whether William and Charles believe Harry's complaint is valid, he certainly feels left out and less important than his brother, and he has reasons for feeling that way.
She added that there is always a risk that Louis will see what happened to his uncle and fear that the same fate will befall him. Mediation can help work through such issues between adults, which would be positive for everyone involved. William and Kate seem like great parents who are very attentive to their children's needs and how the spotlight can affect them.
However, when children are affected by conflict within the family, holistic mediation for children can help them make their voices heard.
In his memoir, Prince Harry lamented his status as a reserve in the family and claimed that he often felt sidelined next to his older brother, William, even though they had been very close for many years.
Since moving to California, Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have raised their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lillibet, away from the royal spotlight. Meanwhile, William has been drawing inspiration from his late mother, Princess Diana, and is determined to make the monarchy less burdensome.
While launching his Homewoods project to help end homelessness, the future monarch has traveled up and down the country, speaking to people from all walks of life. He is said to be as eager to involve Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George in his charitable work as Diana was for him.
