Their life at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor is surprisingly ordinary. Both the Prince and Princess have rejected royal convention and opted not to have extensive staff, so George, Charlotte, and Louis are all expected to pitch in. However, they reportedly still employ a daytime housekeeper, protection officers, and a nanny from the prestigious Norland College to help the household, as well as some royal staff who manage the couple's work schedule.
As you know, Catherine is a keen cook, and it seems she has passed this passion down to her children, as they reportedly all take turns preparing the evening meal in their four-bedroom country home. It would surprise people to see how ordinary things are at home. The children help with laying the table, clearing their plates when they have finished eating, and tidying up. There’s no special treatment. The couple enjoys cooking a variety of dishes, from casseroles to teriyaki salmon. When some help is required, the Princess can turn to her mother, Carole, for assistance. Catherine has a supportive family to rely on, which helps, but she wants to show her children the importance of being grounded and in touch with people. This means she’s very natural and keeps the family down to earth.
In a bid to keep things functioning as smoothly as possible, Catherine has been keen for everything to carry on as normal for the children. The Prince and Princess of Wales have not had an easy year. In the midst of unprecedented times for the royals, the couple has not forgotten the importance of keeping their family grounded with three young kids. It appears that one unsuspecting royal has taken at least one of the Wales children under their wing. Charlotte is her only daughter, and although Catherine will certainly raise her well, Kate doesn’t have knowledge of what it was like to be a royal at a young age. However, Anne did have a royal upbringing and has apparently been able to impart some wisdom to Charlotte, who is just starting to make a few more royal appearances.
As little Charlotte grows up, she’ll face many different people, some of whom she will have to end conversations with in a polite and respectful way. A source close to the family said Anne’s training, if you will, isn’t just about rank, file, and curtsies either. She has shown Charlotte how to spark conversations but also how to end one and move on without upsetting anyone. That was a tough one for Catherine to learn, but her daughter was born to royalty, so she is used to the subtle signals and messaging the royals use to stay in control of situations. It’s hard to imagine a better role model than the Princess of Wales, but on days where Catherine feels tired due to her health, it’s nice to know that Anne is stepping up.
The source reports that Charlotte’s parents are happy that she has Anne. They couldn’t imagine a better role model than Anne, who is renowned for her work ethic and unwavering support for the King. She doesn’t put a foot wrong while still having her opinions not only heard but respected. The source added that Anne was invaluable to the royal mom of three when Catherine was just starting out in the royal family and needed a role model. For the most part, the children remain out of the royal spotlight, but since Charlotte has a long future ahead of her in the public eye, it’s never too early to get some pointers.
