Princess Kate reveals 'freedom' she gives George, Charlotte and Louis
Princess Kate reveals 'freedom' she gives George, Charlotte and Louis
Toby Codd, Alice Scarsi, Niti Majethia Wed, November 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM UTC
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The Princess of Wales candidly discussed her cancer recovery journey (Image: Getty)
Princess Catherine has opened up about raising her three children - Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and Prince Louis. The Princess of Wales sat down with Robert Macfarlane for a special issue of Country Life, where she revealed the "freedom" she affords her children.
During the interview, she emphasized the importance of children spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. "It is something I remind myself to do with my own children; to give them freedom to explore, rather than constantly telling them what to see or what to think," she said.
The future queen has long championed the significance of time spent outside as a cornerstone of her work on early childhood development.
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Prince George, 13, began boarding at Eton College in September 2026, following in his father's footsteps. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8, continue to attend Lambrook School, near Ascot.
George recently demonstrated his artistic flair with a drawing of a kingfisher featured in Country Life magazine. Away from his studies, he is known to have a passion for football and hockey, while Charlotte favors ballet and netball, and Louis enjoys the trampoline.
Princess Catherine reflected on raising her three children (Image: Getty)
George was spotted during a recent school break accompanying his father to watch Aston Villa take on Barcelona in the Champions League. All three children were also seen alongside their parents at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow earlier in the year.
The Princess of Wales candidly discussed her cancer recovery journey during the recent conversation. She revealed how she has discovered comfort in the natural world, describing how it "doesn't judge us or expect us to perform."
She said, "I was told in hospital that my recovery would not be linear. There will be good days and bad days; it will take time.
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The princess opened up in a recent interview (Image: Getty)
"This is the same in nature. It shows us that periods of rest, reflection and renewal are equally as important as moments of growth."
The princess added, "It doesn't ask anything of us. It doesn't judge us or expect us to perform. It simply allows us to be. It really has been my sanctuary and a place I've instinctively wanted to go."
When Macfarlane questioned where she discovers hope, Princess Catherine responded that nature's teachings remind her "that, despite the challenges life may throw at us, we are not alone and that we're interconnected with something bigger than ourselves."
The writer told the princess he found hope in watching communities help to protect rivers. Catherine replied, "I couldn't agree more.
"It is the sense of hope we find in the darkest of times. We need to find the things that we can do alongside others, ways to connect and give back."
She additionally commended Mind Over Mountains, a charity offering professional mental fitness support by bringing together walking in nature, mindfulness and time with experienced wellbeing counselors.
The Prince of Wales is emulating his father the King, stepmother Queen Camilla and aunt the Princess Royal by taking on the role of guest editor of the weekly magazine.
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