Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are beginning to take on more responsibility following an update from Princess Kate about her family. James Middleton, Kate’s brother, has offered insights into how his royal nieces and nephews as well as Pippa Middleton’s children are bonding with his one-year-old son Arthur.
Last year, Kate’s brother James and his wife Alizée welcomed their first child. The family of three resides in Bucklebury, Berkshire. James remarked that they often visit his parents’ house for tea or dinner, as all of Kate and Pippa’s siblings live within a half hour drive. He commented that there is frequently an aunt or cousin popping in to visit. James added that the seven cousins all help care for little Arthur. While he acknowledged that an infant can be quite chaotic, James said there is plenty of laughter and joy as well.
Kate is proud mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who she shares with her husband Prince William. Meanwhile, Pippa has three children of her own – Arthur, Grace, and Rose – with her husband James Matthews. In his new memoir titled “Hold Still: A Memoir of Love and Depression,” Kate’s brother James shares childhood anecdotes and offers a glimpse into life with his two older sisters. He reflected that even during his struggles with depression, he understood the importance of family. James expressed that difficulty is best handled when shared amongst loved ones, bringing a family closer together in the process.
James said he has great admiration for how resilient and devoted Kate and Pippa are as mothers. He stated it has been wonderful to witness them in this role. James admitted he has been able to learn from their example as he parents little Arthur. While others may inspire him elsewhere, his sisters have taught him valuable lessons about navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Prince George appears to have found a new passion according to his father Prince William. During a visit to Birley Community Sports Centre in Wellington, England on October 3rd, William revealed that 11-year-old George has taken a keen interest in scuba diving. The Prince of Wales said that while they thought George may be nervous on his first dive, he was quite surprised by how much the young prince enjoyed it. William stated it’s a great way for George to experience the underwater world.
Prince William’s comments came as he met with some of Britain’s top athletes, including Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Tom Dean. Also present were Paralympians Maisie Summers-Newton and Liz Knight. As the eldest child of William and Kate, George seems to have been inspired by both of his parents’ fondness for the water. Back in 2022, the Prince and Princess of Wales enjoyed a scuba diving trip during their tour of the Caribbean, where they observed vibrant marine life along the Belize Barrier Reef. William remarked how impressed he was by conservation efforts being made to protect the coral reefs.
Both William and Kate have a long history with water sports. William played water polo in school, while Kate has publicly shared her love of open water swimming. She says she enjoys cold water swims for exercise, often to the amusement of William who thinks she’s a bit “crazy.” William’s visit also hinted that the Wales family eagerly followed the 2022 Paris Olympics from home, though they did not attend in person. William explained this was due to Kate’s health at the time, as she had recently completed chemotherapy treatment.
While George seems keen to follow in his father’s footsteps as both a scuba diver and pilot in training, he also shares William’s passion for sports. George is known to be an Aston Villa soccer fan, attending matches with his parents. Over the summer William and George watched Euro soccer championships in Germany, while Kate and Charlotte spent a girls’ day at Wimbledon. It is clear the Wales family values physical activity and aims to pass this on. For now, it appears young George is making a splash both on land and under the seas through his various adventurous pursuits. Thank you for reading!