E! News revealed that Middleton has actually made an "arrangement" with the media.
The mom of three is strategically using the royal portraits that she approves and selects to control the images that are published of her family, which explains why we only see pictures of Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis on social media for special occasions and milestones.
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"The implicit understanding helps the Cambridges strike the ever-so-delicate balance they hope to achieve while bringing up their pint-sized heirs," E!'s Sarah Grossbart writes.
A royal insider says that this "balance" is their main priority, even now that they have a stronger social media presence and bigger following. "William and Kate very much prioritize bringing up the children in as normal an environment as possible over anything else." the source tells Us Weekly. "They haven't lost sight of that."
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