LIKE FATHER, UNLIKE SON: Why Prince William is determined to be a ‘great dad’ to his children
LONDON, ENGLAND: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently revealed that they would be moving from London to Windsor to provide a 'normal life' for their children. According to DailyMail, this decision reflects the Prince's determination to be a great father to his children. Prince William and Duchess Kate will move from Kensington Palace in west London to Adelaide Cottage, about a 10-minute walk from Windsor Castle, palace officials said in a statement.
Prince William has been honest to his close circles about how his childhood was affected by the unavailability of his parents. The Duke of Cambridge has always spoken about how his father, Prince Charles, always chose duties over his father's role. Unfortunately, his mother, Princess Diana, died in a car accident in 1997.
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It seems that Prince William is working hard to be a perfect father to his children, states a report by DailyMail. A senior royal insider said, "Prince William has forgiven his father, and relations between them are stronger than they have been in some time, but he has been abundantly clear to all that he won't repeat the way he was prioritized as a child." The Insider also revealed that while discussing the Royal family's plans in recent months, Prince Williams also revealed his struggles when he was young as a grieving school boy. The insider further said, "He feels Prince Charles’ unquestionable work ethic had a direct impact on his upbringing, especially after the death of his mother. Far too often, his father chose his duties over being a dad."
Adelaide Cottage, built in 183, is a four-bedroom home of relatively modest size for the royals. But Prince William and Duchess Kate will retain their apartment in Kensington Palace as their official working base, as well as their 10-bedroom country mansion in Norfolk and a holiday cottage in Scotland. Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, will all start at the private Lambrook School in nearby Ascot in September. George and Charlotte had been attending a school in south London, and Louis is just starting his formal full-time schooling. This in fact is a strong message to the public that the Prince views his most important job as being a dad during the formative years of his children. "It is his overarching, unquestionable mission and motive in life to be the best father possible, especially when his children are this age. He is unapologetic about that." added the insider.
Later on, the Insider said, "The public won’t notice much of a difference and, of course, he acknowledges his significant duties as a working royal and second in line to the throne, but he believes those duties can be worked around his role as a hands-on father." Further, they stated, "So, for example, when timing engagements, wherever possible, school pick-up times will be factored in, so either he or the Duchess can be there to pick up the children."