SAD NEWS! Prince William and Kate Middleton Fight to Shield Princess Charlotte from Prince Harry’s ‘Disaster’: ‘Stay Away from My Daughter!’” Prince William and Kate Middleton Aim to Shield Princess Charlotte from ‘Spare’ Struggles Prince Harry Faced.
As the Prince and Princess of Wales continue to shape the future of the British monarchy, Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly focused on ensuring their daughter, Princess Charlotte, avoids the emotional challenges once faced by Prince Harry—the so-called “spare” in the royal hierarchy. Princess Charlotte, the second child of the couple and the only daughter among three siblings, finds herself in a position not unlike Harry’s. While Prince George, as the eldest, is set to one day become king, Charlotte’s future is less clearly defined within the monarchy’s framework. Observers say that William and Kate are keenly aware of this and want to prevent her from growing up with the same feelings of being “second best” or without purpose. According to royal insiders, William and Kate are taking a modern and balanced approach to parenting. They are fostering individuality and confidence in all three of their children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Charlotte is being encouraged to pursue her own interests and passions, with the hope that she will grow up with a strong sense of identity and self-worth, independent of her royal status.