“William is focused on creating a stable and private family life—the kind he never had when he was growing up,” Bond said.
Claims the Waleses Are Keeping George “Under Lock and Key”
But not everyone agrees with the couple’s strategy. Royal expert Katie Nicholl told the Express that William and Kate may be holding George back too much — to the point that the public hasn’t had the opportunity to bond with the boy who will one day be king.
“William doesn’t want George to have the same level of exposure he and Prince Harry had as kids, so it has to be done very carefully,” Nicholl said.
However, she added a warning: “[Prince] William has the sense to know that the public needs to fall in love with George as a youngster. He has to have a presence, and he can’t be kept under lock and key and only introduced when he’s 18.”
Though George has made some appearances — such as at Trooping the Colour, the Christmas Day walkabout, the Easter Sunday service, and Wimbledon with Charlotte — Nicholl argues it’s not enough to build a meaningful public connection.