Prince William and Kate’s children are starting to realise that their upbringing is anything but normal, according to royal photographer Chris Jackson.
Jackson, who has just written a book about the royal family in the modern era, believes that Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 7, are starting to realise their royal status.
The royal photographer says that although they rarely make public appearances, they are beginning to understand that attending royal engagements is not the average experience for a kid in the UK.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales children are starting to realise that their upbringing is anything but normal, according to royal photographer Chris Jackson. (Getty)
“You don’t see them very often, but when you do see them, it’s lovely to watch them kind of growing up,” he told Page Six.
“I’m guessing they realise it’s not normal to be in these situations…It’s lovely to see them interacting together.”
He added that while Charlotte looks a lot like her father, she acts more like a “mini Kate.”
“She’s got great poise,” he said.
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He added that while Charlotte looks a lot like her father, she acts more like a “mini Kate.” (Getty)
Jackson was particularly struck by a photo he took of the little princess while she was on her carriage ride at the 2024 Trooping the Colour.
“She had quite a kind of a sense of focus in this picture,” Jackson said, adding, “I love that moment.”
The photo is one of many featured in his new book, Modern Majesty: The British Royal Family in a New Era.
Jackson said he has gotten a “front-row” seat to the eldest son’s relationship with his dad, which will, of course, look different in the coming years as he steps into his royal duties.
Princess Charlotte, Prince George of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales. (Getty)
“I get all these kind of little moments,” Jackson said.
“Photographing them over the years has been really special.”
George turned 12 this year, triggering a number of changes for the young royal.
He is no longer allowed to travel in the same plane as his father. The rule is in place to protect the royal family’s future line of succession, in case of a catastrophic event mid-air.
George is also about to enter high school.
Kensington Palace has not yet revealed which school Prince George will attend, however, his discerning parents have been spotted touring a number of contenders in recent months.
Prince William and Catherine are expected to announce their son’s school of choice as close to his start date as possible, to lessen the attention on the institution and its student body.
Prince William has an extremely close relationship with his three children, who were pictured in this photo released by the royal couple to celebrate Father’s Day in June 2025. (Instagram/@princeandprincessofwales)
The two primary frontrunners are all-boys Eton College, in Windsor, and Marlborough College, in Berkshire.
Both have connections with the royal family. Eton is where Prince William and Prince Harry attended during their teenage years.
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