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Concern for the future of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
Prince William and Duchess Catherine with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
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Prince William and Duchess Catherine lead privileged lives with their families, yet they have similar concerns as many other parents. The royals are also concerned about the future of their children. But while Prince George’s life path as heir to the throne is mapped out, they are faced with the question of Charlotte and Louis’ prospects.
Prince William, 39, and Duchess Catherine, 39, want to do everything right when it comes to their offspring. The childhood of Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 3, should be as normal as possible despite their royal origins. The Cambridges would like to create a lot of space for their eldest in the coming years before he has to prepare intensively for the role of heir to the throne one day. At first glance, it’s easier for his siblings. Your path has not yet been mapped out. But it is precisely this supposed advantage that causes her parents a headache.
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The British journalist Camilla Tominey told “The Telegraph” that the thoughts revolve around Louis in particular. Allegedly, William and Catherine fear that their youngest child might follow in the footsteps of his great-uncle Prince Andrew, 61. “[Kate und William] do not want history to repeat itself and Prince Louis to look like a royal follower and to take the path of the Duke of York “.
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The younger brother of heir to the throne, Prince Charles, 72, already made a reputation for himself as a playboy as a young man. Before he led Sarah Ferguson, 61, to the altar and became the father of Princess Beatrice, 33, and Princess Eugenie, 31, he made headlines with numerous affairs in particular. On the side, Queen Elizabeth’s alleged favorite son, 95, had a promising career in the military. At the age of only 22, he was celebrated for his work as a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War. But again and again he groped in publicly effective faux pas.
Prince Andrew is a bad example
After leaving the Army, he was appointed Special Trade Representative for the British Government. His numerous taxpayer-funded air travel earned the Royal the nickname “Airmiles Andy”.
After breaking up with Sarah in 1992, Andrew resumed his eventful love life. Today he has to answer in this context in court. His friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, † 66, was the Royal’s undoing. Meanwhile, the American Virginia Guiffre Roberts, 38, has filed a civil lawsuit against him in New York for allegedly abusing her in three cases as a minor. So far, Andrew has vehemently denied the allegations.
Royale career seems impossible
For William and Catherine, the Queen’s second eldest son is seen as a chilling example. Under no circumstances should your children be led astray by their status. They are determined to “find the right balance,” says Tominey, especially with their two youngest children. Charlotte and Louis should, if they like, establish their own careers outside of royal life.
The two will probably not have much choice either, because their grandfather Charles has big plans for the future of the British monarchy. He wants to slim it down based on the Swedish model. Thus, presumably only the heirs to the throne and their partners as senior royals will perform representative tasks. “Everything will change in the next decade. And coupled with the fact that there will be fewer royals, there is a recalibration of what it means to be a royal,” said Camilla Tominey.
Concern about the distribution of tasks
The journalist is also quite critical of the downsizing of the royal family: “Prince Philip was the patron of over 800 organizations and many wanted to plant a tree and unveil a memorial plaque.” Duties and recognitions that will continue to exist. “Then what happens to all the Queen’s patrons when Charles takes the throne?” Asks Tominey.
Will there be too much work for far too few royals? The time will tell. For Charlotte and Louis, their future is still in the stars. An advantage over her brother George, whose fate is already sealed. However, all three have one thing in common: their loving parents, who will always back them up on their own individual paths without hesitation.
Source used: telegraph.co.uk