The parents are placing their children ahead of Royal obligations.
10:22, 05 Aug 2025Updated 17:18, 05 Aug 2025
Prince William and Kate may have an “intelligent” plan to help Princess Charlotte(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton are believed to have a plan to help Princess Charlotte avoid a pitfall her uncle Prince Harry suffered, according to claims.
William and Charlotte were spotted last month (Sunday, July 27) celebrating the Lionesses’ victory at the Women’s Euro 2025 final at St Jakob‐Park in Basel, Switzerland.
One expert believes that Charlotte’s attendance at the fixture suggests a fresh approach towards a longstanding concern affecting Royal siblings.
This problem has allegedly impacted Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and even Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth’s late sister.
It centres around the notion of the “spare” Royal who feels “overlooked and purposeless”, reports the Mirror.
Writing in the I, Royal commentator Richard Palmer proposed that the Waleses are determined to prevent any single child from receiving preferential treatment, thereby sidestepping the “spare” issue.
He explained: “In a Royal Family traditionally focused on the need to create an heir to the throne, and then a spare just in case something goes wrong, the Waleses want their children to have emotional security instead of giving special treatment to the chosen one.”
It was claimed that Charlotte’s appearance at the match “signalled a fresh approach”(Image: Getty Images)
The parents, unlike King Charles, are placing their children ahead of Royal obligations.
Additionally, Royal sources told Richard that Charlotte “has inherited her mother’s poise and an inner strength and confidence”.
The choice to take her to witness first hand the Lionesses’ Euros success could signal preparation for her future role. American Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith believes the young princess may well take on official responsibilities representing the monarch in this so-called “slimmed-down” Royal Family, potentially involving sports.
She told the i Paper: “I think this is an intelligent way to do it. I would imagine Charlotte will be part of the picture. I’m not so sure about Louis.”
The term “Spare” will probably resonate with Royal observers as it was the title of Harry’s bombshell 2023 memoir.
In the publication, Harry shocked the globe by sharing intimate details about his relatives.
William and Charlotte were spotted enjoying the Lionesses’ victory at the Women’s Euro 2025 final(Image: James Gill – Danehouse, Getty Images)
Later reports indicated that these revelations likely harmed the Duke of Sussex’s relationship with his family, especially his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.
Harry famously withdrew from his royal duties and relocated to Montecito, California, alongside his wife, former actress Meghan Markle, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
Last week, rumours emerged that the Prince and Princess of Wales might move from Adelaide Cottage to a fresh home at Fort Belvedere on Windsor’s Home Park Estate.
Nevertheless, Hello’s Royal editor, Emily Nash, appears quite sceptical about these reports, noting that she’d been told “they’ve been very happy” at Adelaide Cottage. She added they were: “Enjoying precious time together as a family of five, with no live-in staff and with easy access to Lambrook, the Berkshire school attended by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.”
However, she didn’t dismiss the possibility of a future relocation, noting that William, with his substantial Duchy of Cornwall funds, could easily purchase a property.
Indeed, Emily pointed out there’s a “precedent” for such a move, citing examples like the late Queen gifting Gatcombe Park to Anne, Sunninghill Park to Andrew, and Bagshot Park to Edward.