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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Expert Reveals How the "Historic 'Heir and Spare' Distinction" Affects Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis's "Family Dynamic" at Home

Prince William wears red military uniform and Kate Middleton wears a white dress with navy detailing, as they stand on the Buckingham Palace with their three kids, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte.

Much has been written about Prince George's future as the heir apparent and king. As the young royal has such an important destiny, it's normal to wonder how his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, handle their own roles within the Royal Family. Now, an expert has opened up about the "heir or spare" discussion, and how it might affect the "family dynamic" between Kate Middleton and Prince William's children.

Swift Psychology's child and adolescent therapist, Laura Gwilt, told Hello! magazine, "Research is clear that birth order is not a fixed determinant of behavior, with temperament, parenting style, and life experiences playing equally important roles."

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