Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'reassuring' gestures to Princess Charlotte in a new video from the Commonwealth Games 2022 have earned them parenting kudos from royal fans.
- Prince William has been praised for his reassuring gestures towards Princess Charlotte at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this week.
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by the eight-year-old on Tuesday to watch a swimming race at the Sandwell Aquatic Centres before meet with its athletes and organisers.
- In other royal news, Queen reveals Charles and William have ‘carried on’ Prince Philip’s passion in heartfelt letter.
Prince William's supportive gesture to Princess Charlotte in a new video from the Commonwealth Games 2022 has left royal fans impressed by his parenting skills.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham on Tuesday, where they supported swimmers in the men's 1,500m freestyle heats and met with the event's athletes and organizers.
The A-list couple was joined by their eight-year-old daughter, whose attendance at the race marked her first ever public engagement without her two brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis. The debut appearance was met by widespread frenzy from fans, with Princess Charlotte's cheeky faces quickly going viral online. Many royal followers were also quick to point out the regal schoolgirl's resemblance to her great-grandmother, the Queen, at the exciting event.
After the race, the Cambridges headed to Birmingham University to visit SportsAid, a charity that "enriches the lives of talented young athletes by recognising and nurturing their abilities through and beyond sport."
Princess Charlotte flexed her people skills at meet-and-greet event, shaking hands with athletes and placing a medal on the organization's medal board.
Seemingly conscious of how daunting the spotlight can be, William and Kate stood behind their daughter for the entire exchange. They also appeared to comfort her with nurturing gestures as she answered questions about her favorite sports, with the duke even patting her hair protectively at one point.
@royalfamilychannel ♬ original sound - The Royal Family Channel
Kate Middleton also chimed in to ease the pressure on her timid daughter, answering some of the interviewee's questions on Charlotte's behalf at one point.
After the sweet tot revealed her favorite activity to be gymnastics, the duchess interjected to say, "Yeah, Charlotte spends most of her time upside down. Either handstands or cartwheels."
Fans have been quick to commend William and Kate for their supportive parenting style in the TikTok video, with many flooding the comment section to share their gushing reactions.
"I love how they love her with the pats," one person wrote, prompting another royal fan to remark, "Probably reassuring her too."
-
Lip contouring sounds a bit much, but this modern makeup technique is the 'soft' way to cheat a fuller poutThink about how you use your favourite bronzer, then apply the same principle to your lips - easy!
-
Kate Middleton declares baker boy hats back for 2025 in new Love, Actually-esque outfitThe Princess of Wales’s signature style is all about timelessness but that doesn’t mean that she never gets on board with trends.
-
Kate Middleton declares baker boy hats back for 2025 in new Love, Actually-esque outfit
The Princess of Wales’s signature style is all about timelessness but that doesn’t mean that she never gets on board with trends.
-
Prince George will start a new school this year and 'smart money' is on Kate and William choosing this one, says royal expertPrince George only has just over a year left at Lambrook School and Emily Andrews believes there's a top contender for his next one.
-
Queen Camilla takes note of Kate Middleton's love of polka dots with charming collared number in RomeIf we had to pick the Princess of Wales’s favourite print it would be polka dots and Queen Camilla just emulated her style in Rome.
-
James Middleton says he 'had three mothers growing up' as he opens up on close-knit family bondThe Princess of Wales’s brother had several 'mothering figures' during his childhood and was 'fortunate' to have this tightknit support system.
-
What earrings does Kate Middleton wear? The affordable brands she loves and where to buy her piecesThe Princess of Wales gravitates towards certain brands for her everyday earrings and many of them are still available right now.
-
Kate Middleton's Mother's Day post has poignant detail that's easy to miss as Princess steps away from traditionThe Princess of Wales shared a video for Mother's Day this year and it included a detail that reminded us of a pivotal moment for her
-
Prince George’s hilarious warning for TV star passed on by Prince William ahead of series cameoThe Prince of Wales has passed on a cheeky message from Prince George to the star of one of his new favourite shows
-
Kate Middleton and Duchess Sophie prove that buying items you love in multiple colours can really pay offThey've shown that having your favourite pieces in several shades can be so handy if they're true to your signature style
