Despite their royal status, Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate Middleton) face the same challenges as many parents, particularly when it comes to raising their three children: Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6). While they enjoy the privileges of royalty, such as inheriting the Duchy of Cornwall when William became the Prince of Wales, the couple prioritizes hands-on parenting and strives to create a balanced, grounded environment for their kids.
Much like families across the country, William and Kate are actively involved in daily parenting tasks like preparing meals, taking their children to school, and encouraging outdoor activities. However, as their children grow, particularly Prince George, they’ve had to set strict boundaries—especially when it comes to technology and video games. William has been open about the challenges of managing screen time at home, particularly as George has developed a fascination with gaming.
During a royal engagement at BAFTA headquarters in 2022, where William serves as president, he admitted that George is “fascinated by video games” and explained that the challenge lies in monitoring and regulating how much time he spends on devices. William acknowledged how relatable this struggle is for modern parents, noting, “At the moment, it’s trying to regulate the gaming, monitoring screen time—it’s something you’ve got to be careful of.”
While Charlotte and Louis are still less interested in video games, William and Kate are keen to ensure that all their children strike a healthy balance between screen time and other activities. They emphasize physical activity and outdoor play, aligning with their broader approach to early childhood development, a cause Kate has championed throughout her royal work. She often speaks about the importance of the formative years in a child’s development, applying that same philosophy to raising George, Charlotte, and Louis.
The couple’s concerns about screen time are rooted in well-documented research. Studies show that excessive time on devices can lead to issues such as decreased concentration, hyperactivity, and social challenges. With these potential risks in mind, William and Kate are determined to manage technology’s role in their children’s lives while recognizing that it’s an unavoidable part of modern life.
Their proactive approach to limiting screen time reflects their desire to ensure that technology doesn’t overshadow other important aspects of their children’s development, such as social interaction, physical activity, and family time. They are committed to ensuring that their children grow up with healthy boundaries around technology, a challenge that resonates with many parents in today’s tech-driven world.
As senior members of the royal family and future King and Queen Consort, William and Kate are aware that their parenting choices are often scrutinized by the public. Their efforts to raise their children with a balanced and thoughtful approach, particularly when it comes to technology, serve as an example to many families. In this way, the royal couple demonstrates that even with their high-profile roles, they face the same parenting challenges that many families do—striving to nurture well-rounded, grounded children in a modern world.
