Prince William and Catherine are quietly changing how the monarchy works, starting with how they raise their family. Instead of following long-standing royal customs, the Prince and Princess of Wales are putting everyday family life first and trying to give their children a childhood that feels as normal as possible.
A new report says their approach is a clear shift away from the old system, where the heir was often treated differently from an early age. Rather than separating their eldest child because of his future role, William and Catherine have chosen to keep all their children together at the same co-educational school. The aim is to protect their bond as siblings and avoid placing extra pressure on one child simply because of the crown he will one day inherit.
An expert told Radar Online that this decision reflects William’s wider plan to modernise the monarchy, not just in public image but in private family life too. Educating the children together breaks with a tradition that once sent future monarchs down a different path from the start, often into single-sex schools and separate routines.
For generations, royal heirs were shaped almost from birth to fit their future role. William and Catherine appear determined to delay that moment. Their focus is on emotional development, family unity, and letting their children grow up as children first, rather than symbols of the institution.
In doing so, they are carving out a more modern version of royal parenting, one that values stability and normal experiences over rigid tradition. It may seem like a small choice, but within the royal system, it marks a meaningful change in how the next generation will be raised.
