Overview
- Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says the Waleses are preparing George for kingship while keeping their children’s daily lives as normal as possible.
- Bond emphasizes that George’s path is largely fixed and cannot mirror choices like Prince Harry’s departure from royal duties.
- George, 12, is expected to start secondary school later in 2026 and has been slowly taking on more public roles to build confidence.
- Recent appearances at Sandringham were cited as evidence of the approach, with Princess Charlotte engaging confidently with well-wishers and Prince Louis sharing a lighthearted chocolate moment.
- Separate commentary notes King Charles seeks to pass on guidance to his grandchildren, with their growing ease in public seen as important for the monarchy’s future.