Viewpoint: William and Kate need to discuss their marital problems
The traditions and rituals of the Royal Family are being changed by Prince William and Kate Middleton. Through their efforts to nurture their children, the Prince and Princess of Wales have consistently shown that they are establishing a more contemporary monarchy.
The public’s perception of the pair has significantly changed as a result of their openness about a variety of topics, including their personal lives, which has increased their popularity. Although they are unafraid to discuss almost everything, is their family life really as wonderful as it seems?
It could be time for them to go a step further and start talking about how difficult and demanding marriages can be, which is probably the case with them as well (just like everyone else’s). After all, preserving the monarchy for future generations may depend on their becoming even more approachable.
Kate Middleton and Prince William are renowned for their progressive views on what a contemporary monarchy ought to resemble. Many years ago, the Prince and Princess of Wales made the decision to change their ways, starting with their child-rearing.
William has been greatly influenced by his mother, Princess Diana, who wished to provide him and his brother, Prince Harry, with an upbringing that would differ from what previous royal children had gone through. For instance, their early years were not limited to formal attire as they were taught the “royal way” to act.
Rather, Diana recognised the need of exposing her kids to both daily life and the royal lifestyle. She believed that would have a beneficial impact on her kids’ futures; how would they ever interact with the public if they hadn’t gone to a fast food restaurant or taken the tube?
They did more than just use the tube and eat at McDonald’s, of course, but those two small details reveal a lot. It appears that William was highly inspired by Diana, and he and Kate gave their children what Diana gave them.
Raising children is only one aspect of modernising the monarchy. During a recent trip to South Africa, William championed the value of empathy and underlined the Royal Family’s commitment to philanthropic initiatives.
