Prince William and Princess Kate use Sophie and Edward as 'role models' for royal life
William and Kate use Sophie and Edward as 'role models' for royal life
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Prince William and Princess Kate use Edward and Sophie as "role models" and follow the example they set keeping their children out of the limelight, a royal commentator has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh manage to keep there children out of the eyes of the public while maintaining their positions as senior royals, with their daughter Lady Louise even taking a job in a garden centre.
Daily Mail's Royal Editor Rebecca English claimed: "It is unsurprising to many in royal circles that they have become role models to the Prince and Princess of Wales, who greatly admire the way they have brought up their children out of the public spotlight (at one point 16th-in-line-to-the-throne Louise even had a job working in a local garden centre for £6.83 an hour)."
Louise joined her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to celebrate Trooping the Colour on Saturday.
Princess Kate and Prince William see Edward and Sophie as 'role models'GettyDespite not being in the public eye often she does attend a few annual royal events in between her studies at St Andrew's University.
The King's niece has been praised for her poised behaviour at royal events, with many commentators suggesting she would make a great addition to the Firm.
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Prince Edward and Sophie like to keep their children out the limelight
BBCPrince Edward's daughter is unlikely to take up royal duties, however, as her mother previously opened up about her desire for her children to work for a living.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh told The Times: “We try to bring them up with the understanding they are very likely to have to work for a living.
“Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles.
"They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it’s highly unlikely.”
William was seen chatting with his uncle at Garter Day
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William seems close to the royals as he was spotted chatting with his uncle at Order of the Garter earlier this week.
Edward and William joined Charles and Camilla as they walked the normal route down the hill from the Berkshire Castle’s State Apartments to St George’s Chapel.
Garter Day is an annual service to mark new appointments to the senior and oldest British Order of Chivalry.
Sophie, Edward and WIlliam rode back in the carriage together
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After the service, the Royal Family returned to the Castle by carriage and William joined Edward and Sophie.
Edward has been taking on a more active role in engagements and appeared at Trooping of the Colour over the weekend.
It was revealed that Princess Kate would not be attending the service, despite appearing at Trooping The Colour at the weekend.
The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and Trooping the Colour was her first public appearance of 2024.