The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were determined to be hands on parents, meaning they opted against hiring a nanny to help out when Prince George was born.
Shortly after their first son was born, the Cambridges moved into Kate's family home, The Manor, with her parents Michael and Carole Middleton, who helped out.
But when they moved home and started trying to fit caring for a newborn around their royal duties and charity work, things became difficult.
Kate opened up to the Queen about how difficult she was finding it during the family's visit to Sandringham for Christmas, when the two woman had a heart to heart.
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