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Ulrika Jonsson says parents can learn from royals as 'most British kids are brats'

Ulrika Jonsson says people should learn from the Royal Family's approach to parenting because most British children are 'brats'.

The Swedish star says the behaviour of Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven, at Queen Elizabeth's funeral puts most mums and dads to shame.

The former Gladiators host praised their "impeccable" and "outstanding" performances at the emotional event on Monday and said many parents could do with following in William and Kate's footsteps.

Ulrika went on to speak of her "intense dislike" for the young children of today who she said were "over-stimulated" and require "constant" attention.

The 55-year-old says youngsters now can no longer entertain themselves and hinted that its down to the wrong type of parenting.

Ulrika Jonsson is not a fan of the way British children behave (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
She says Prince George and Princess Charlotte are an example to everyone (Getty Images)

Talking about Charlotte and George, she wrote in her Sun column : "You could say there were adults in the congregation who displayed less upright conduct and demeanour than these two young, impressive creatures.

"I won’t be the only parent who was astounded by their ability to melt into the crowd of mourners at the Queen’s funeral, without attracting the wrong kind of attention."

She added: "We're breeding a nation of spoiled brats whose every whim has to be catered for. Kids are no longer expected to just be bored or to entertain themselves."

It was reported that George and Charlotte’s presence was suggested by "senior palace advisers", with an unnamed official saying George’s presence would be desirable "if only to reassure the nation of the order of succession".

Ulrika wrote about her "intense dislike" for the young children of today (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
But she says the young royal's brilliant behaviour on Monday shows 'parents are breeding brats' (UK Press via Getty Images)

Ulrika called Katie Price a ‘bad mum’ earlier this month after she moaned she hardly gets to see her two youngest kids.

Katie, 44, said she had been cut out of the lives of her children, Jett, nine, and Bunny, eight, who she shares with ex-husband Kieran Hayler.

The glamour model claimed "recent events" in her life meant she has "limited access" to her kids - something Kieran has strenuously denied.

Mum-of-five Katie made the admission in her new documentary for Channel 4 called ‘ Katie Price: Trauma And Me’.

Ulrika delivered a damning blow to Katie, writing "Who knows the truth behind the Price-Hayler story. But gripes about limited access sound a little strange coming from a mum who heads off on seemingly endless holidays."

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