As parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine have embraced many of the parenting values that Princess Diana cherished, ensuring that their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—grow up with a sense of normality and responsibility despite their royal status. From charity work to school runs, the Prince and Princess of Wales are determined to follow in Princess Diana's footsteps, ensuring their children stay grounded and compassionate.
Princess Diana was known for her hands-on approach, often breaking royal protocol to give William and Harry a more relatable upbringing. She famously took them to amusement parks, fast-food restaurants, and even homeless shelters, determined to provide them with a broad understanding of life beyond palace walls. William and Catherine have adopted a similar approach, ensuring their children experience life outside the royal bubble.
While George, Charlotte, and Louis may live in the grandeur of Kensington Palace, their daily lives are far from what one might expect of royalty. The couple has prioritized giving them as normal a childhood as possible, much like Diana did for William and Harry. School is an integral part of their lives, and the royal children attend a school that focuses on personal development and humility—values that resonate with their parents’ philosophy.
Like Diana, William and Catherine ensure that their children remain closely connected to charitable causes. They have already involved George, Charlotte, and Louis in several charity outings, subtly teaching them the importance of giving back. This echoes Diana's approach of taking her sons on private charity visits to instill empathy and awareness from an early age. In fact, George has already shown signs of following in his father and grandmother's footsteps; during the pandemic, the young prince helped deliver food packages to vulnerable families, demonstrating a natural sense of care for others.
William and Catherine are also encouraging all their children to be active participants in causes they care about, with Charlotte showing a love for nature and animals—another trait shared by Diana. A royal insider revealed that William and Catherine are keen to keep their children grounded, just as Diana did. They want them to understand the privilege they have, as well as the responsibility that comes with it. It’s about ensuring they grow up kind, caring, and aware of the world around them.
Additionally, much like Diana, who was often spotted sharing heartwarming moments with her children in public, William and Catherine don’t shy away from showing affection to George, Charlotte, and Louis during public appearances. Whether it’s a reassuring hand on the back or a playful exchange, the couple is redefining royal parenting with a modern, approachable style.
Manners have always been central to the royal family, and William and Catherine have made it a priority to instill the importance of saying thank you into their children's daily lives. This focus on manners is part of a broader royal expectation, but for the Wales children, it’s becoming second nature. Despite their young ages, George, Charlotte, and Louis have already had their fair share of public appearances, from cheering at football matches and attending Wimbledon to being spotted at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and participating in royal events like Trooping the Colour.
As part of these engagements, they are learning the royal art of ensuring future invitations by mastering the age-old tradition of writing thank-you letters. As reported by OK! magazine, an insider revealed that William and Catherine have developed a brilliant way of making these lessons seem spontaneous, so their children naturally adopt them. From table manners to writing thank-you notes, little courtesies are becoming automatic habits. The source added that even when Prince George misbehaves, William and Catherine take the time to explain why his actions were wrong, helping him learn and grow from each experience.
Many royals are known for their personal thank-you notes, and while some are penned by secretaries, William and Catherine continue the tradition of handwritten letters whenever possible. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie also follow this custom, with Eugenie even writing personal thank-you notes to fans after her wedding in 2018.
The legacy of Princess Diana continues to shape the next generation of royals. With Catherine and William at the helm, George, Charlotte, and Louis are being prepared for a future where kindness, empathy, and responsibility are just as important as their royal duties. Through their parenting, the couple is ensuring that Diana's spirit and values remain alive in their children, paving the way for a new era of royals who are as grounded as they are graceful.
