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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Princess Diana Was "Troubled by the Weight of Responsibility" Facing Prince William as the Future King, According to One Royal Expert

Prince William sits on mom Princess Diana's lap at Guards Polo Club in May 1987 .

Throughout 2025, Prince George took several steps to enter the royal spotlight, which many viewed as essential "kingship" lessons. Now, one royal expert is reflecting on the parallels between Prince William and Prince George's upbringings, including Princess Diana's personal thoughts on her eldest son's historic future.

Speaking to the Mirror, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained, "It's hard enough bringing up kids to be happy, safe, and confident even in normal life. We can only imagine what it must be like to bring up a child who is going to hold such a unique and massively public role in life."

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