William follows Diana's strict rule for his children: George cannot have what many allow their kids

Prince William is committed to raising his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, with a sense of normalcy, mirroring the approach of his late mother, Princess Diana. Diana famously shielded her sons from excessive gifts and spoiled behavior, a philosophy William has fully embraced.

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It's not about the number of toys they have or the number of trips they go on. It's just about making sure they have the right emotional support around them.

According to royal author Simon Vigar, William ensures that material possessions do not overshadow core values within their home. This aligns with Princess Kate Middleton's emphasis on family bonds and emotional safety as paramount. "It's not about the number of toys they have or the number of trips they go on," Kate has stated. "It's just about making sure they have the right emotional support around them."

William also stresses the importance of open dialogue about emotions. "Catherine and I are clear that we want to raise our children feeling able to talk about their feelings," he said. A significant aspect of their parenting involves managing technology, particularly mobile phones. William admitted this is becoming a "slightly tense topic" as Prince George approaches secondary school.

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Catherine and I are clear that we want to raise our children feeling able to talk about their feelings.

He revealed that George might receive a phone around that age, but without internet access. "What I'm most worried about is what kids can find on the internet," William explained. He added that they openly discuss the reasons behind this decision with George, who understands. He jokingly suggested he would prefer to give his son an old "brick" phone.

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What I'm most worried about is what kids can find on the internet.