Commentators Jennie Bond and author Tom Quinn have weighed in on this intriguing shift in the royal dynamic. Quinn suggests that many assume the royal family would naturally exert the most influence over the upbringing of the young princes and princesses.
However, he contends that this assumption is incorrect. Instead, it seems that the Middleton family is playing a pivotal role in shaping the lives of the royal children. Quinn elaborates, "It will be the Middletons that have the influence because the royal family is too formal and stuck in its ways."
Bond echoes this sentiment, acknowledging that there may be occasional tensions regarding who gets to spend the most time with the grandkids. Kate, it seems, frequently turns to her mother, Carole Middleton, for advice, guidance, and quality time with the children before considering the input of Camilla and Charles.
Adding to this perspective, royal expert Richard Kay reveals that Prince William, Kate's husband, holds his in-laws in high regard when it comes to matters concerning the royal children. Kay explains, "Prince William has made it clear that he won't always be available for the royal family, as he also has another family, which includes Mike and Carole Middleton. This is of paramount importance to both him and Kate in raising their children.
