William and Kate fear overwhelm George and make Charlotte feel like Prince Harry

As British royal expert Robert Jobson, author of biographies such as Our King: Charles III - The Man and the Monarch Revealed and Catherine: the Princess of Wales , explained to Hello! magazine, the decision made by William of England andKate Middleton has been, without a doubt, "a success", given that you never know when an opportunity like this will arise, a milestone in your life, especially because at 11 years old, having been born in July 2013, being able to "meet and talk" with those who fought on the beaches of Normandy is, in itself, an immense honour and a triumph.

"In all likelihood, this is the last major event that veterans who served in the Second World War will attend, so it will be etched in their memories that they met people who were in battle and will feel a connection with them forever," the writer and journalist added, referring to the Prince and Princess of Wales' decision regarding their firstborn, Prince George, second in line to the British throne, whom they are increasingly taking and integrating into the formal events and ceremonies that will prepare him for his future positions within the monarchy.

And it was for the recent commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Buckingham Palace , at a reception hosted by King Charles III of England and his wife, Queen Camilla , where William and Kate had put a turning point in the education of their firstborn, which in itself is studied and planned to the millimeter. Thus, he accompanied his parents at the snack for the veterans, getting to start a conversation with a 101-year-old veteran named Alfred who lived through D-Day firsthand.

"How was the arrival?" George wanted to know, to which Alfred replied, "Pretty awful." However, after a brief chat, the veteran told the prince: "It's very important that you're here today. We have to take advantage of days like this to talk about these memories, so that the new generations can understand these things." And everyone from the media to British fans has been delighted to see the little prince begin to take on a more public role, with more important and demanding commitments .

But this is precisely where his parents want to put the brakes on: this won't be the norm from now on, but will be done gradually so as "not to overwhelm" the little one. "They are preparing him for public life. Many children struggle with meeting adults, shaking hands, and looking them in the eye while they're talking. [George] has done well. I suppose they're trying to get him to start relaxing in these situations. And it's worked out well for them," Jobson added. Tatler magazine also points out that there's no doubt the heir will grow up under the spotlight in a more stifling way than his siblings, so he needs to be trained to make this feel normal.

And their siblings are the other issue that worries the Prince and Princess of Wales. Not so much Prince Louis, the youngest, but Princess Charlotte, who just turned 10. As Robert Hardman, a journalist and biographer specializing in Elizabeth II, told People magazine, the late queen "was always very aware of the tremendously challenging role of being number two."

Hence, he added, the special weakness he always felt for "spare parts," such as his sister Margaret, Prince Andrew, andPrince Harry . "I understood that being second in a family and an institution as strictly hierarchical [as the monarchy] entails certain difficulties," of which, moreover, "everyone is aware."

Fear with Charlotte

That's the key to the concern with Princess Charlotte, who at 10 years old can already learn to figure out her place in The Firm, forever in a supporting role to her older brother. And the vulnerability with which they view that place, especially with the recent example of the little girl's uncle, Harry, who did not hesitate to title his autobiography , in its original language, Spare , has become a huge concern for William and Kate, who do not want her to feel what Meghan Markle 's own husband came to specify in its pages: "I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy [William, Prince William]."

Hence, the Prince and Princess of Wales fear the possibility that Charlotte might grow up resenting her brother, embracing a rivalry, fighting for a position, or even feeling undervalued. According to Hardman, the couple's mission is to prevent the princess from following in Harry's footsteps, just as Prince William has long sought not only to "prepare to be king," something he already knows will happen sooner or later, but also to make "royal life for his children something accessible and unintimidating."

Aware of the difficulties this entails and the potential for disappointment and doubt in the future, the Prince and Princess of Wales are working with the children to help them balance their private and public lives, prioritizing as a cornerstone that "the family is doing well, especially with regard to what the country expects of them," as a family friend emphasized to People .