Prince William and Prince George showcased their close bond recently! The royal duo were spotted catching some soccer action at Wembley Stadium. They attended the FA Cup final, with a decade-old George sharing his dad’s passion for the game. This outing shows how much the little one has grown and how confident he’s become. An ex-BBC correspondent even noticed Kate and Will’s parenting pattern is similar to that of Princess Diana. Check it out!
Prince William: Guides George with Diana’s Timeless Wisdom
Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond noted, “He’s a handsome little boy and clearly idolises Prince William.” She thinks outings like these bring the father and son together, especially during the tumultuous time at home. Bond was referring to Middleton’s ongoing treatment against cancer. Moreover, George has always displayed good manners since his first public appearances. According to Bond, it’s due to his upbringing and understanding of his future royal duties.
However, there is a different side of George at home, away from the public eye. “I’m sure that, behind the scenes, he and William have some rough and tumble, father-and-son fun.” The Prince and Princess of Wales are helping him balance princely behaviour with normal 10-year-old antics. In addition, the royal watcher reflects on her time with the late Princess Diana, noting the similarities in parenting styles. “She (Diana) told me that she was firm that they would have a different outlook on life to other royal princes.”
Bond explained how the late Princess balanced play days with work days, where they could be regular kids or behave like princes. There were days when Prince William and Harry could wear jeans and baseball caps, eat burgers, and race around on go-karts. Then, there were official days when they would have to wear suits and ties and behave like princes. During the match, Will offered George some gentle encouragement as they presented the FA Cup to Manchester United’s captain, Bruno Fernandes.
Furthermore, Prince William and George looked sharp in matching navy suits and striped ties. This fun outing came just before the news that Middleton has been spending family time “out and about.” Also, Jennie thinks Kate’s expertise in early childhood development would have helped her address her kids’ concerns about her health. And get this: the future King would have taken his cues from her. Bond said that the recent years have brought tough events for George, marking his future as a royal.
Unlike Charlotte and Louis, his life’s path was set from birth. Despite the dynamics, William and Kate have helped George understand and cope with his future responsibilities. The duo has ensured he feels supported and heard. “I hope they have calmed him, explained to him, and – more than anything – listened to him.” Here’s hoping Prince George doesn’t compromise his childhood with future expectations and responsibilities. Meanwhile, keep an eye on TV Season & Spoilers for your daily dose of royal scoops!