Prince William and Kate Middleton have worked hard to protect the privacy that their three children are afforded. But as the years go by, they are slowly introducing them to the importance of royal engagements.This gentle upbringing is something that former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond feels will serve Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis well in the future.
Charlotte in particular, Jennie notes, is being benefitted by the close-knit relationship she has with her mother, her grandmother, Carole Middleton, and her aunt, Pippa Matthews.
As Princess Charlotte prepares to turn eight on Monday 2 May, the royal expert spoke exclusively to OK! about how the Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter is a "well-rounded" thanks to this family support network.
Jennie explained: "Princess Charlotte always looks very demure and ladylike in public but actually I think she's those things at first but she's kind of eyeing up what's around her and then some of her real personality comes out, which I think is a confident, bubbly girl who has a great sense of fun. "She's not a not a tomboy by any means but really enjoys outdoor adventurous activities and sport just as much as her brothers. "So she's very sporty judging by previous stories her parents have told and is surrounded by really positive female role models in her mother, her grandmother Carole and aunt Pippa. "They are strong working women who have combined their careers with being great mums as well.
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