Kate and William are doing their best to give their children as normal a childhood as possible, despite the extraordinary nature of their lives. As William put it in 2016, “As far as we are concerned within our family unit, we are a normal family. I love my children in the same way any father does, and I hope George loves me the same way any son does his father. We are very normal in that sense.”

School Life and Transitions

While the Middleton children are royal, they also have family members from more modest backgrounds. Their school, Lambrook, allows them to have a relatively normal experience, though George will soon be leaving for another school. This has caused some tension between William and Kate, as it’s likely that Charlotte and Louis will face similar transitions in the future.

Traditionally, royal children either attended private boarding schools or were homeschooled. Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry, both attended Ludgrove School and later Eton. Prince George has already been seen visiting Eton, where tuition is around £46,000 ($59,000) a year.

Though George won’t attend Eton until he’s 13, he needs to be registered by age 10, which has stirred discussions among the royal family. While Kate is reportedly upset about the idea of sending George to boarding school, she has reluctantly agreed to his wish.

Louis’ Interests and School Updates

Prince Louis, the youngest of William and Kate’s children, is currently at Lambrook, where he is exploring new hobbies. Music seems to be his primary interest, with William joking about how Louis is learning the drums, which can be quite noisy at home.

Louis’ school life hasn’t been discussed as much as his older siblings, but William did share a humorous update about what his children tell him after school. When William asked them about their day, the response was often “nothing.”

The Future for Prince Louis

As Prince Louis grows, there’s speculation about whether he will take on royal duties. However, according to royal expert Jennie Bond, William and Kate will likely encourage Louis to chart his own path, possibly outside of the royal fold.

“They will encourage Louis to explore life outside the royal fold… it could be the military, but it could also be working in the charity world or whatever he finds appealing after his education,” Bond told The Mirror in April last year.

William and Kate want Louis to have a fulfilling life, and they’ll ensure he understands the importance of empathy and service to others, no matter his place in the line of succession.

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