King Charles' intent for his grandson, Prince George, to participate more in royal duties has been met with hesitation from the young prince's mother, Kate Middleton. Queen Consort Camilla, an admirer of Kate's, typically remains uninvolved in these family discussions.
"Camilla respects Kate, however, in these matters, she refrains from interfering. She is obligated to back Charles' judgments as his queen," an insider revealed.
"The Duke and Duchess are aware that once George becomes a teenager, their ability to shield him will be limited. Hence, they're committed to preserving his privacy as much as possible for the next few years," the source explained, referring to George who will celebrate his tenth birthday in July.
"Kate is devoted to her husband's family, yet her children's wellbeing takes precedence," asserted the informant.
Prince William has previously expressed his desire for his children to lead a "normal life", despite their royal upbringing.
"I aspire for George to be raised in a genuine, life-rich environment, rather than secluded within palace confines. He needs exposure to the world outside," he had previously voiced.
Despite these sentiments, William wants Kate, his wife, to be the negotiator when it comes to discussions with his father, as he avoids disputes with him.
Kate is not against the idea of George assuming more royal responsibilities in the future - but it would only happen on her terms.
"Kate and Charles have much in common: they value the monarchy's role, feel a strong sense of duty towards Britain and the Commonwealth, and adhere to the late Queen Elizabeth II's mantra of 'never complain, never explain'," the source divulged. "However, their visions on the monarchy's functioning in 2023 diverge significantly."
"Kate believes that the king's decree isn't ultimate when it concerns her children. She's made that quite clear. If that provokes a disagreement or even a full-scale conflict, she's prepared for it," the insider stated.
Charles, however, is less flexible. "He's a traditionalist and doesn't believe in adapting to the times when it comes to this matter," the source elaborated. "He's an advocate of George attending boarding school, much like himself, his siblings, and his sons."
Kate, in contrast, maintains that it's crucial for their family's equilibrium that George isn't accorded preferential treatment over her other children, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
The information was provided by sources close to Life & Style.
