The Prince and Princess of Wales delayed telling their son about his
destiny as king
Prince William is determined that his eldest son, Prince George, won’t grow up
under the same heavy shadow he once did as heir to the throne.
According to People magazine’s August 28 report, William and Catherine chose
to wait before telling George about his future as king, allowing him to
experience as much of a normal childhood as possible.
Royal historian Robert Lacey explained: “[George] really has had a period of a
normal childhood. William deliberately delayed this news until the last
possible moment. It shows special care and thoughtfulness — it also tells us
something about how William felt about the weight of the crown.”
The decision highlights the couple’s modern parenting style, which prioritises
George, Charlotte, and Louis having freedom and fun outside of royal duty.
Biographer Robert Hardman added: “William takes his role as father of the
future King as seriously as he takes his role as future King. That’s key. His
overarching priority is making sure they enjoy it rather than fear it.”
Lacey also noted William prefers to frame George’s future in terms of
“destiny” rather than “duty,” a subtle but important shift in language.
With King Charles’ health in focus, speculation has grown that William could
take the throne sooner than expected, which would normally see George inherit
the title of Prince of Wales. But insiders suggest William won’t be in a
hurry. “They would want him to focus on having freedom before giving him any
royal titles,” one palace source said.
For now, George’s life remains carefully balanced between school, family, and
childhood adventures — with his parents determined to shield him from the
crown for as long as they can.
