Prince William wants to avoid Princess Diana’s ‘biggest parenting regret’ as he faces ‘impossible dilemma’ of balancing royal duties with family life

Prince William reportedly faces an “impossible dilemma” when it comes to balancing his work and family life. And as he continues to think about his mother, Princess Diana’s “biggest parenting regret,” the Prince of Wales has a big decision to make.

The company is busy. This week we saw Prince William in Singapore for the Earthshot Prize – where he showed off his secret hobby that would make Prince George, Charlotte and Louis happy – while at home King Charles attended his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch, and Kate Middleton used her devastating handshake to visit Robertson Barracks in Norfolk, where she learned to drive a seven-tonne armoured vehicle. Even Prince George has been busy with a hectic series of exams at school.

We all like to keep busy, whether our time is filled with things to do with the kids or exciting projects at work. But it seems Prince William is at least a little too busy. And it’s having a huge impact on his home life, according to one royal expert.

Royal expert Duncan Larcombe has revealed that Kate Middleton is “heartbroken” that Prince William is putting royal life ahead of family life. The princess understands her “duty” but still wishes he could spend more time with their three children.

“She will be heartbroken to have to share her husband who is growing up and fulfilling his destiny,” he said. Closer Magazine“She is very supportive but has had to accept that he will be spending less time at home as his priorities change due to circumstances.”

The expert explained that this wasn’t always the case for William. His new focus on royal life over family was sparked by a rise in the royal line of succession, a rise that now puts him first in line to the throne.

“Their first home as husband and wife was a small farmhouse tucked away in Anglesey, Wales. When they had children, they tried to keep them behind the scenes. But now it seems William’s priorities have started to change,” he said last year, before adding that William’s new position as Prince of Wales means he has “gone from being valuable to being the most important asset to the Royal Family. That’s his impossible dilemma.”

“Ultimately, he will have to work out how to balance the needs of the country with the needs of his wife and children. But Kate and their family may have to play second fiddle.”

It’s not just Kate who is putting pressure on William to step up and make a decision. He also has the royals’ failings to factor into the equation, mistakes and regrets that should help him, not scare him, to make the right decision for both country and family.

When it comes to work-life balance, William’s biggest influence is said to be his late mother, Princess Diana, whose “biggest regret” in life was always that she “was away from home a lot because of work” and couldn’t see her children as often as she would have liked. According to Larcombe, William “is very keen” not to repeat his mother’s mistake.

He said OK! Magazine“Diana was very involved with the boys, but there were long periods when she had to be away from home for work. William was also often taken on royal tours and outings, and his childhood was far from ideal. This was one of Diana’s greatest regrets.

“He is not always there because of work, and also because of the times when William had to put his royal life ahead of his personal life as a child. William has always wanted to raise his children with Diana’s lessons and regrets in mind. His children’s needs take precedence over his royal duties.”

And it’s not just William who is influenced by his mother. Despite never having had the chance to meet her, Diana’s parenting style has had a huge impact on Kate when it comes to raising her three young children in the royal bubble.

“Kate is a hands-on mother by nature,” Larcombe shared. “She follows in Diana’s footsteps, but also the influence of the Middletons. With Kate, she takes her royal duties seriously, but she will give up everything for her children, and that is a condition agreed between her and William.”