Princess Kate "Divides Her Time Meticulously" Between Raising Her Kids and Supporting Prince William in His Role as Heir to the Throne

"Her emphasis on a ruthless discipline...has helped her."

Princess Kate, Prince George, Prince Louis and Prince William on the balcony at Buckingham Palace
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Much has been written about Kate Middleton's parenting skills, including the "central values" she refuses to compromise on while raising Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Alongside husband Prince William, Princess Kate reportedly realizes that any parenting decisions she makes are "absolutely critical" to the crown. And according to one royal expert, the Princess of Wales is accomplished at managing her hectic workload, as well as her responsibilities as a parent.

Speaking to Fox News, British royal expert Hilary Fordwich said of Princess Kate, "Her emphasis on a ruthless discipline in her regimented daily routine and commitment to self-improvement has helped her." Fordwich continued, "She divides her time meticulously between parenting, supporting the heir to the throne, and her royal duties, and manages to fit in an intense workout regime."

The royal expert further explained, "Regarding her three children, she can combine tradition with a modern, more middle-class approach to family. This, on top of her dedication to duty, is seen as essential for the monarchy's relevance and continuity."

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"She can combine tradition with a modern, more middle-class approach to family."

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As reported by the outlet, former Buckingham Palace communications chief Simon Lewis weighed in, saying, "She's very much seen as a player at the center of team Windsor."

Following her cancer diagnosis in early 2024, Princess Kate retreated from public life while she underwent chemotherapy. After returning to the royal spotlight in early 2025, experts suggested that the Princess of Wales was "rewriting the royal playbook."

Prince George, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on VE Day 2025

"She's very much seen as a player at the center of team Windsor."

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Royal commentator and expert Emily Andrews wrote for The Sun, "At the heart of this is the steel of the Princess of Wales, which may come as a surprise to some." Andrews continued, "Kate, at times, may look like a fragile wallflower, but the former Miss Middleton is made of tough stuff."

Elaborating on the challenges Princess Kate had already overcome, Andrews wrote, "Although she has borne the physical brunt of surgery and then chemotherapy, she has remained stoic, positive and always putting William...and their children...first."

Amy Mackelden
Weekend Editor

Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.