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Marie Claire
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Inside the Princess of Wales’ Life as a Mom: Minimal Makeup, a Nightly Gin and Tonic, and, Yes, Mom Guilt

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis at their first day of school at Lambrook

When the Princess of Wales is on royal duty, her work often requires her to be very glamorous: Occasional tiaras, designer clothes, and full hair and makeup. But, juxtapose that with her life as a mom, and it’s worlds apart, reports The Mirror.

Though Kate does have a nanny to help with duties surrounding her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, she and husband Prince William are very hands-on parents, the outlet reports. “When she’s off duty at the family’s home of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, despite her royal status, insiders say Kate is just like any other ‘normal mum,’” The Mirror reports. “A friend once gave an insight into what the 41-year-old is like behind closed doors, explaining that she’s ‘very chilled at home’ but definitely not a pushover and will tell the kids off when needed.” 

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