Prince William, the proud dad of three adorable kids, is no stranger to the challenges of modern parenting. As the world grapples with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Duke of Cambridge has found himself diving headfirst into the world of homeschooling. Alongside his wife, Duchess Kate (née Middleton), William is juggling his responsibilities as a father while navigating the unpredictable waters of distance learning with their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Life in Quarantine: The Duke of Cambridge Shares His Experience
During a recent Zoom call that aired on the BBC documentary Football, Prince William and Mental Health, the 37-year-old royal shared a lighthearted moment with fellow parents. “Homeschooling is fun, isn’t it?” he quipped, bringing a touch of humor to the sometimes-stressful experience. The candid admission gives fans a glimpse into the everyday life of the royal family, revealing that even princes and princesses aren’t immune to the challenges of learning from home.
From Math to Mayhem: Prince William’s Homeschooling Adventures
As the father of three lively children—George, 6, Charlotte, 5, and Louis, 2—Prince William has been self-isolating with his family at their countryside retreat, Anmer Hall. In the documentary, he shared some of the humorous and unexpected challenges that come with being a temporary teacher. “You start to worry about how little you remember from your school days when you can’t do the math questions at home,” he admitted. “The challenges of lockdown, hey!” It seems that even royal parents aren’t immune to the occasional brain freeze when faced with tricky math problems.
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Kate’s Perspective: A Day in the Life of a Royal Mom
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, has also opened up about her experiences as a mom during these unprecedented times. In an interview with the BBC in April, she offered a rare peek into their daily routine. “The children have got such stamina, I don’t know how,” she marveled. “You get to the end of the day, and you write down the list of all the things that you’ve done in that day. So, you pitch a tent, take the tent down again, cook, bake. You get to the end of the day—they have had a lovely time—but it is amazing how much you can cram into one day, that’s for sure.”
However, the Duchess of Cambridge confessed that homeschooling hasn’t always been a smooth ride. During an appearance on ITV’s This Morning in early May, she revealed the “hard” realities of parenting during the outbreak. “George gets very upset because he just wants to do all of Charlotte’s projects,” she explained. “Making spider sandwiches is far cooler than doing literacy work.” Clearly, even royal siblings aren’t immune to sibling rivalry!
Uncertainty About the Future of Education
As the world continues to adapt to the pandemic, the royal couple faces an uncertain future regarding their children’s education. There’s speculation that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis might not return to their prestigious London school, Thomas’s Battersea, in the fall. According to the Sunday Times, the institution must adhere to U.K. government guidelines, which currently only allow students in “reception, year 1, and year 6” to return. Since George is in year 2, Kate and William are weighing their options. Should they keep their children together or send them to different schools? Only time will tell!
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