At an emotional commemorative event marking the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, William of Wales experienced one of his most personal and intimate moments. Accompanied by his wife, Kate Middleton, William attended an event held at the National Federation of the Women’s Institute in Sunningdale. There, they paid tribute to the legacy of the late monarch.
However, what has drawn the most attention hasn’t just been the remembrance of his grandmother, Elizabeth II, but the sincere words of the Prince of Wales about his children. Especially about young George, future king of England.
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With a relaxed demeanor and a warm tone, William shared how his three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, have experienced these past years. Marked both by the loss of their great-grandmother and by the growing public visibility that comes with being part of the royal family. “They’ve been very alert to everything, they’ve asked a lot of questions, and they’ve shown enormous sensitivity for their age,” the prince confessed, noticeably moved.
William confirms that speculation about George is true
But it was when speaking about his eldest son, George, just 11 years old, that William surprised everyone by confirming a suspicion that had been circulating in England for some time. Young George has shown a deep interest in the role of the monarchy and what his future as king will entail.
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“George has been very curious, he’s asked many questions about his great-grandmother and about the work we’ve had to do. He wants to understand how things are,” the prince explained. This statement confirms what many had been suspecting: the young prince is aware of his position and is beginning to prepare himself to someday take on the enormous responsibility that awaits him.
George is beginning to prepare as future king under William’s guidance
Far from any imposed pressure, the words of Prince William reflect a family environment where dialogue, empathy, and an understanding of duty are passed on with affection and naturalness. “We’re very proud of how they’ve handled all of this. For their age, they have admirable maturity,” the prince added, hinting that the education of his children is a priority for him and Kate.
Thus, the rumor is confirmed: Prince George wants to understand how the British monarchy works so that, someday, he can be a good king. This is yet another example of Elizabeth II’s legacy that remains alive in the new generations, both in George and in his father, Prince William.