Kate and William's strict nanny-led rules that 'empower' royal children

10 June 2024 , 22:00

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William and Kate follow strict rules for their children recommended by an elite nanny

The Princess of Wales and Prince William have raised their young family with parenting rules passed down by elite British nannies.

The Waleses, who have nurtured a growing royal family since Prince George, 10, was born in 2013, have not done so alone, as they have benefitted from the help of a Norland nanny. The nannies, graduates of the famed Norland College's three-year course, have famously aided royals and other upper-crust Britons for generations, with Spanish-born Maria Borrallo having been enlisted by the Wales family in 2014.

They have a variety of top tips for dealing with children in the most effective ways, one of which may well diverge significantly from other people's experiences of childrearing. A Norland-trained parenting expert has revealed one method Prince William and Kate have likely used to "empower" their children.

The Wales family has had a Norland nanny since 2014

Speaking to Netmums, Norland graduate Sarah Carpenter revealed some of the rules by which the elite nannies govern their careers. One of them, Ms Carpenter said, was ensuring that there is no shouting around the children, no matter the situation.

The co-host of The Sleep Mums podcast said: "For a Norland Nanny, shouting at or raising our voice around our charges is completely banned and rightly so as it does not allow children to feel empowered or supported." Hello! Magazine reported that the rule is one employed by the Waleses, with a source telling The Sun that communication is paused when voices are raised.

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The family prefers to deal with situations by sitting on a 'chat sofa', insiders have said

Speaking to the publication in 2020, the source added that shouting is "off limits". They said: "Shouting is absolutely ‘off limits’ for the children and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal." The rule reportedly crosses the parent/child divide, with no shouting allowed in any situation.

This includes children not being allowed to shout at each other, the Prince and Princess not raising their voices at one another, and the royal parents not being allowed to shout at their young brood. And, when emotions get too high, they use a "chat sofa" to discuss their feelings. The removal from the situation to the sofa means there is no need for a naughty step or "time out" space, and that the children can unpack their emotions without hostility.

Liam Doyle