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All parents worry for their children – even royal parents. According to a source, Prince William and Kate Middleton are worried for their oldest, Prince George. Though the young royal is only eight years old, his parents are already concerned for his future.
It seems that William and Kate’s most prominent concerns revolve around public scrutiny – particularly in our era of social media and internet trolls.
In response, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are trying to shield Prince George – and his two younger siblings – from the public eye as much as possible. Though George is destined to hold a role in the public eye, he is still only a child.
A source told Us Weekly, "Of course, William and Kate are nervous about what the future holds for George. He’s growing up in a different era to his parents. Times have changed since then. There wasn’t social media or internet trolls when William and Kate were children.”
"The Cambridges feel it’s necessary to shield George, Charlotte and Louis from the spotlight and have become cautious about the appearances [they] make. Kate and William are being more selective about the events he attends.”
The source also shared that Prince WIlliam and Kate are trying to ensure Prince George and his siblings have as normal a childhood as possible, despite their royal lineage.
As the insider explained ti Us Weekly, the young royal is simply called "George" in school, without his "prince" title.
The source added, "He mixes with children his own age. Kate and William don’t shower him with expensive gifts nor do they over spoil him. Despite his future role, they don’t want him to grow up too quickly. He engages [in] activities similar to any other 8-year-old — playing board games, horse-riding lessons, swimming, baking with his brother and sister, playing football and he can’t wait to start rugby too!”
