At only 11, Prince George is already being gradually eased into royal life by his parents Prince William and Princess Kate – but RadarOnline.com can reveal they are battling to give him the most “normal” upbringing possible.
Sources tell us they want to create a stable environment for the youngster despite the shadow of a crown looming in his future.
“There’ll be a time and a place to bring George up and understand how he fits in the world,” William said in a 2016 interview. “But right now it’s just a case of keeping a secure, stable environment around him and showing him as much love as I can as a father.”
The royal couple’s strategy has been to delay the weight of royal responsibility for as long as possible, while slowly integrating George into the public-facing side of royal life.
As the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, George is second in line to the throne and has already taken part in several major state events, including the coronation of his grandfather, cancer-battling King Charles III, in May 2023.
At the time, he served as a page of honor – making him the youngest future monarch to participate in such a role during a coronation service.
A palace insider said: “William and Kate are focused on giving George a happy, down-to-earth upbringing, while gradually helping him understand the role that awaits him.”
That balancing act has seen George become a familiar face at public events, from Wimbledon to soccer matches, all while continuing life as a rugby-loving schoolboy with an iPad and a home-cooked dinner most nights.
George lives with his family at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate – a relatively modest four-bedroom residence without staff accommodation.
While their longtime nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo remains a fixture, William and Kate, both 43, are said to do much of the school run and evening routines themselves.