King Charles has a large staff, including four chefs, a butler, three valets, four assistants and five housekeepers. However, two years ago, William and Catherine decided that Maria Teresa Teron Balo, the family’s resident nanny, would not accompany them when they moved to Windsor during the Princess’s difficult time. Catherine was committed to ensuring that her children’s home life remained stable. Their residence at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor is surprisingly low-key, as both the Prince and Princess have chosen to forgo royal convention by not employing a full staff. As a result, George, Charlotte and Louis are expected to be involved in household duties.

Despite this, they do employ a day housekeeper, security guard and a nanny from the prestigious Norland College to assist with their domestic needs, along with a number of royal staff to manage their working schedules. Catherine, an avid cook, appears to have passed this passion on to her children, who are said to take turns preparing dinner at their four-bedroom country house. Many may be surprised to find their family life is very normal, with the children helping to set the table, clear plates after meals and helping to clean up, without receiving any special treatment. The couple enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from stews to teriyaki salmon, and when they need extra help, Catherine can turn to her mother, Carole, for support.

Catherine wants to teach her children the value of being calm and connecting with others, maintaining a natural and down-to-earth family environment. She wants to ensure that their life continues as normal as possible for the sake of the children. The Prince and Princess of Wales have faced a challenging year in unprecedented circumstances for the royal family, but they have remained focused on keeping their family together while raising their three young children. Notably, one royal figure has taken an interest in mentoring at least one of the Welsh children. Charlotte, their only daughter, is being raised well by Catherine, despite her lack of direct experience of royal life as a child.

However, she has received guidance from Anne, who has shared valuable insights as Charlotte begins to appear more in public. As Charlotte grows up, she will meet a variety of people and will need to learn how to engage in polite conversations and exit them gracefully without causing offense. A source close to the family says that this training is not limited to etiquette, but also includes teaching her how to start and end conversations effectively. It is a challenging lesson for Catherine, but Charlotte, born into the royal family, is familiar with the subtle signals and messages that the royal family uses to maintain control in social situations.

It’s hard to imagine a better role model than the Princess Royal. On days when Catherine feels ill due to her health, it’s reassuring to know that Anne is stepping in to provide support. The source notes that Charlotte’s parents are delighted with Anne’s involvement, as they see her as a role model known for her strong work ethic and unwavering support of the King. Anne manages to make her point while still commanding respect. The source also notes that Anne was invaluable to Catherine when she first entered royal life and looked to her for guidance. While children are often overlooked by the royal family, given Charlotte’s future prominence, it’s never too early for her to receive guidance.