The princess’ approach to parenting surfaced again last year during a visit to the Women’s Institute, where William joked that while their son George knows how to behave in public, “behind closed doors, it’s a completely different ball game.”
A palace source said: “Behind closed doors, Catherine is keen that her children feel unrestrained and comfortable being who they are. While there is an expectation of composure when they are in public, home is treated as a space where rules are softer, personalities can roam, and the children are allowed to relax into ordinary family life.”
The future queen’s marriage has also moved into public view. Once notably reserved, she and William recently appeared hand in hand in a video released in September 2024 announcing the end of Catherine’s cancer treatment.
The moment marked a departure from royal restraint.
A royal expert said: “The film marked a clear shift. It captured someone who had endured a deeply transformative experience and emerged more open, more grounded, and less concerned with maintaining a rigid public front. In allowing that intimacy to be visible, she signaled a confidence in her partnership that no longer required careful concealment.”
Friends said humor has long been central to Kate’s bond with her husband. William has previously credited Catherine’s “naughty” sense of humour with helping them connect early on.
An aide said: “Catherine’s humor is quick and quietly cutting in the best way. It puts people at ease, punctures tension, and acts as a counterbalance to William’s seriousness, helping keep him rooted and self-aware.”
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