Overview
- Bond says the Princess of Wales is doing a “fantastic job” keeping her children’s lives as normal as possible despite royal pressures.
- She argues George’s path is largely set and that a Harry-style departure is not an option for a future monarch.
- George, 12, is due to start secondary school later this year and has begun joining his parents at more engagements to build experience.
- The Wales children were described as comfortable with crowds, with Charlotte notably confident during the Sandringham Christmas Day walkabout.
- Bond contrasts today’s approach with Princess Diana’s era and says William likely understands George’s feelings from his own childhood.