The Prince and Princess of Wales’ strategy to prepare their son for
leadership revealed
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s latest effort to mentor their eldest son,
Prince George, has earned praise from royal commentators for its thoughtful
approach.
During a tea party marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Prince and
Princess of Wales introduced their son to war veterans, providing him with the
opportunity to engage with those who served during the war. In photos and
videos, George can be seen interacting with the veterans and listening
attentively to their stories.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond noted that William’s decision to gradually
involve George in such significant public events was a “clever” way of
preparing him for his future role. She explained, “I think they had prepared
him to sit down with some of the veterans, and he looked genuinely interested
and concerned to hear their stories of the war.”
Bond also pointed out that these VE Day commemorations could be one of the few
chances for George to meet those who served their country during the war. She
believes the encounter will be a meaningful experience George will reflect on
when he becomes Chief of the Armed Forces.
She highlighted how William’s supportive approach—allowing George to engage
directly with the veterans while he remained in the background—was a subtle
yet effective way to mentor his son.
