Princess Kate has long made it clear that when it comes to raising her three children — Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — values come first.
The Princess of Wales, 43, believes that qualities such as kindness, honesty, and respect are just as vital as academic or extracurricular success.
In a previous interview, Kate explained: “My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect and honesty, and I realise how central values like these have been to me throughout my life. That is why William and I want to teach our little children… just how important these things are as they grow up.”
She added firmly: “In my view, it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport.”
Values Before Achievements
The royal couple have consistently prioritised a grounded and emotionally secure upbringing for their children, despite their unique positions in public life. They are known for championing emotional wellbeing and creating an environment built on strong moral foundations.
In a 2023 interview with Roman Kemp, Kate opened up about the challenges of modern parenting, saying: “It’s not about the number of toys they’ve got or the sort of trips that you go on with them. It’s just making sure that they’ve got the right emotional support around them — and that comes from the adults in their lives.”
Her words offered a rare and candid glimpse into the personal parenting philosophy she shares with Prince William.
A Shared Philosophy
Prince William, 41, has echoed similar sentiments. Speaking in 2016, when the couple were parents of two, he said: “As far as we are concerned within our family unit, we are a normal family.”
He added, “I love my children in the same way any father does, and I hope George loves me the same way any son does his father. We are very normal in that sense.”
Both William and Kate are known for their hands-on approach. They frequently do the school run themselves and are often seen attending their children’s school events and activities — a stark contrast to the royal formality of past generations.
Learning from the Past
According to body language expert Judi James, Prince William has consciously built his parenting style based on lessons from his own childhood.
“William continually shows how he uses lessons from his past to forge the kind of family unit he sees as more modern and more ideal,” she told The Mirror.
She added: “He is clearly determined to create a more casual and playful life for his own children than he or his father were allowed to enjoy.”
That effort is evident in the candid moments captured at royal events, where George, Charlotte, and Louis are often seen laughing, chatting, and engaging naturally with both parents.
A Modern Royal Upbringing
While the Wales children attend one of the UK’s top schools, William and Kate place just as much emphasis on emotional intelligence and character development as they do on academic performance.
Kate has reportedly said she “won’t budge” on making values the cornerstone of their parenting approach — and both she and William appear fully aligned on that front.
Their strategy reflects a new generation of royals: modern, mindful, and deeply focused on preparing their children for life in the spotlight, not just with poise, but with principle.
And when it comes to raising kind, respectful, and emotionally grounded young royals, Princess Kate is unwavering.
