Prince George, the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, learned about his destiny to become king last year when he celebrated his seventh birthday.
According to a new book by royal author Robert Lacey, Prince William intentionally delayed explaining his son’s royal bloodline to him, wanting George to have a more normal life for as long as possible.
The book, titled “Battle of Brothers,” reveals that William always intended to gradually break the news to George, allowing him to enjoy the precious gift of normality.
From the earliest days of George’s life, William made it clear that he wanted to spare his firstborn from the casual initiation or non-initiation that he himself experienced as a child.
In an interview with BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Wichel, William emphasized the importance of finding the right time and place to bring George up and help him understand his place in the world.
For now, William’s focus is on providing a secure and stable environment for his son, showering him with love as a father.
He aspires to raise his children to be good people who value service and duty towards others.
In December 2019, a photo was taken of George alongside the Queen, Prince Charles, and Prince William, known as the Four Monarchs image.
Lacey reveals that George posed for the photo without fully comprehending its significance.
The young prince was pulled away from a Christmas party and told it was time to spend a few minutes showing love and respect to his great-grandmother, the Queen.
At the time, George had no understanding of why this particular group was selected for a photo or why he was included in it.
While Prince William has not explicitly disclosed when he informed his son about his future as the heir to the throne, it is believed that the conversation took place around George’s seventh birthday in the summer of 2020.
William’s primary goal as a father, as emphasized in the book, is to provide his son with a normal family upbringing, ensuring that the monarchy remains relevant and adaptable to modern times.