GREAT NEWS! Prince George Takes Charge As Standing Beside Mother Catherine On The Balcony
The Prince and Princess of Wales’ eldest son, Prince George, may just be a pre-teen, but it potentially won’t be long before he joins members of the royal family on the balcony in his role as heir to the throne. His mother’s recent public appearance on Remembrance Day has ignited speculation among Britons about whether the Princess of Wales will soon resume her royal duties. At 42, Catherine made it clear that her return to work would be gradual and staggered, meaning she would appear only at particularly important moments, as she did several days ago.
The royal family gathered for the somber Remembrance Sunday parade at the Cenotaph to mark this significant event in the royal calendar. The Princess of Wales has not missed this event at the Cenotaph since she married into the royal family 13 years ago. Her presence reassured many at this key date in the royal calendar, as it likely did for her three children. It would have been a comfort for Prince William to have her there and for the children to see her supporting their father—a powerful message for them, according to a former palace staffer.
Prince George, though only 11 years old, is anticipated to reappear on the balcony alongside his mother for this poignant occasion in the future. No doubt the significance of Prince George’s role will be much anticipated in the coming years. The young royal has become a staple at events like Trooping the Colour and has been attending more football matches with his father, Prince William—possibly preparing him to inherit the patronage of the FA. Not bad for a boy who once wanted to be a pizza chef! However, attending solemn events like Remembrance Day requires a level of maturity, one that Prince George is beginning to develop as the future king.
Prince William had a very different upbringing than his wife, Princess Katherine, but they work closely together when it comes to parenting their three children. The couple is committed to keeping Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis as grounded and down-to-earth as possible despite their unique circumstances. They draw lessons from their own childhoods to create a modern, balanced family environment.
For William, it’s especially important for the trio to experience a degree of normalcy. Raised with the knowledge that he would one day be king, William wants to ensure George and his siblings have a typical childhood, surrounded by the right emotional support before royal duties eventually begin. Much of the Waleses’ parenting approach is modeled on the Middleton family style—a close, small family unit of three children, much like Catherine and her siblings.
They maintain a balance between comfort and grounding the children in reality by involving them in household chores. With no live-in staff at Adelaide Cottage, all three children are expected to pitch in. Meanwhile, the reduction in the number of working royals was part of King Charles’s vision for his reign. However, with the passing of Queen Elizabeth and the estrangement of Harry and Meghan, some wonder if a streamlined royal family might leave the monarchy vulnerable during times of crisis, such as when Catherine and the King were dealing with health issues.
Fortunately, the House of Windsor has “secret weapons,” like the Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne. Images of Anne and the Duchess standing side by side on the balcony serve as a reminder of how much the royal family has changed in recent years. Looking happy and relaxed, they present a strong, united front. There have also been calls recently for Prince William to consider involving younger royals like his cousins Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Lady Louise Windsor as he prepares for his own future reign.
