For many, Diana remains associated with her image as Princess of Wales. For others, she embodies the one who broke many codes of the British monarchyespecially when it came to his boys. Indeed, the mother of William and Harry never hesitated to make her sons prevail over etiquette: the most symbolic episode of this desire remains that of the Wetherby School race in 1991. Through this choice to put her children above everything else, Diana became a model of motherhood who crossed many boundaries, and who remained important within his own family. Her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton would have been inspired by it, according to specialist Danielle Stacey, whose Hello! echoes.
In fact, she explains that many notable elements of Diana’s education towards William and Harry are found in that of Kate Middleton with George, Charlotte and Louis. Starting with his visible affection for his children: “They are both very affectionate”, remarks Danielle Stacey, observing photographs of the two women. She points out that Kate is very often seen holding her children’s hands, carrying them or stroking their heads to comfort them. Likewise, she often stoops to their level to talk to them, which was one of Diana’s signatures. Kate also continued the tradition of the first wife of Charles III to have her children write thank you notes for the staff so that their status doesn’t go to their heads.
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However, discipline is essential
However, make no mistake, discipline is very present ! After all, Diana and Kate both gave birth to a future king of England. It is then appropriate to educate them with love, but also with firmness. Everyone must keep quiet during important events, something the young Prince Louis does not seem to remember well. To the delight of admirers of the royal family.
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