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Jack Slater

Prince William's 'eye opening' moment when he met the Middletons has influenced his parenting style

Prince William arrives to replant a shelterbelt tree in St Mary's on May 22, 2026.

Meeting your future in-laws can be a daunting experience for anyone, but for Prince William, it was said to be "eye opening" and "mind boggling" when he was introduced to the Middletons. The future King was apparently struck by the "informality" of his now-wife's parents Michael and Carole and their lifestyle.

Getting candid in the Daily Mail, a royal source claimed, "That the Middletons had to nip to the shop for food, ensure there was enough bread in the house, empty their own bins and put out the recycling on the right day were all refreshing".

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