As the lazy days of summer wind down, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are no doubt enjoying final moments of fun and relaxation with their devoted parents before returning to school. However, unlike most children their ages, schooling will see these young royals stepping back inside the hallowed halls of Lambrook School in Berkshire.
What sets the education of William and Kate’s children apart is the commitment of their esteemed parents to ensuring they receive as normal an upbringing as possible within the school’s walls. Even Princess Charlotte, with her grand title of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Wales, is simply known as Charlotte Wales to her peers and teachers.
Likewise, Prince George goes by George Wales rather than his full appellation of His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales. Prior to Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, their names would have been George, Charlotte and Louis Cambridge, but titles and roles have since changed for the Wales family.
What’s most remarkable is how Princess Charlotte, now 7 years old, has been referred to affectionately throughout her tender years by various monikers reflecting her unique personality. At just a few months old, William was overheard calling his daughter “Minette” on a royal outing, a sweet French term of endearment.
During a visit to Northern Ireland the following year, reports surfaced that Kate also calls Charlotte “Lottie”, yet another special nickname for her spirited little girl. Meanwhile, George’s playful initials-inspired nickname “PG Tips” after the tea brand has apparently stuck strongly within the Cambridge household.
Such insights into William and Kate’s caring family dynamic at home offer a rare glimpse behind palace walls. They show how the children are treated with warmth, love and an emphasis on fun over formality, even within royal circles.
This no-nonsense approach carried over as the Wales kids recently began a new school year at Lambrook. Away from the bustle of London, their peaceful new Windsor surroundings allow further separation from royal duties while still receiving a top-quality education.
Under their parents’ guidance, George, Charlotte and Louis are afforded opportunities most children never could dream of. Yet William and Kate prioritize ensuring their brood maintain a sense of normalcy and humbleness through low-key public appearances and regular childhood pastimes.
It is this commitment to keeping royal offspring grounded that will serve the young Wales family well as they grow into their roles. With strong parental guidance and a joyful family environment filled with laughter and love, the future of the British monarchy appears bright in their hands.
