EXCLUSIVE: The Two 'Non-Negotiables' Princess Kate Has With Nanny of Her Eldest Boy Prince George
Princess Kate has drawn two firm red lines when it comes to raising her oldest son, Prince George.
Jan. 17 2026, Published 3:00 p.m. ET
Princess Kate has drawn two firm red lines when it comes to raising Prince George, insisting on personally handling key moments in her eldest son's life despite employing one of the most elite nannies in Britain, sources close to the royal household told RadarOnline.com.
Catherine, 44, shares three children with Prince William, 43, and has relied since 2014 on their highly trained Norland nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who was recently awarded a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) in the New Year Honours for her service.
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Kate set two clear non negotiables for her son’s upbringing.
Yet insiders said Kate has made clear there are two parenting duties she will not delegate when it comes to George, 12, the daily school run and attending his sporting fixtures, as both are viewed as crucial to shaping the future king.
Kate is said to have imposed the "non-negotiables" on her nanny when it comes to George's care, as she feels intense pressure to "get it right" with the young royal as his destiny in the line of succession becomes clearer.
One source said the princess believes her visibility and presence in his life are "essential" to make him into a "royal gentleman and diplomat."
Prince George is set to be the future king one day.
The insider added: "Catherine is determined to have George know she is present in the everyday moments, especially at the beginning and end of the school day.
"In her view, routine and reliability outweigh royal formality."
Another palace source added: "By being on the sidelines at George's sporting events, Karte is teaching him that responsibility and family life can exist side by side."
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She guides George with consistency and care.
George attends Lambrook School near the family home at Forest Lodge in Windsor alongside his siblings Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7.
He is expected to move on to secondary school soon, with Eton College and Marlborough College widely tipped as frontrunners.
The family relocated to Windsor in 2022 and moved from Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge at the end of 2025, a change that made school runs more discreet but no less routine.
Kate Keeps Tight Control Over Key Moments
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, accompanied by William and Kate at Lambrook School.
Ordinarily, such logistics would fall to the nanny.
One previous royal childminder told us: "A key part of the role is managing school collections and coordinating the different schedules that come with clubs and sports.
"It also means making sure children start the day properly fed and arrive with the correct uniform or kit."
So the fact Kate is stepping in on these duties is a significant change in the royal household. Kate has been spotted doing the school drop-off for her kids herself on several occasions.
In 2022, she and William were photographed on the first day at Lambrook, smiling as they walked George and Louis through the gates.
A palace source said this visibility is intentional, adding: "Kate is keen for her children to have everyday experiences, despite the extraordinary circumstances that surround their lives."
Meal planning is another area where Kate stays closely involved, even though it is typically a nanny responsibility.
Our palace mole said: "Kate wants to get it right when it comes to George's mental setup.
"She sees being in his life as an everyday, stabilizing influence amid all the glamor as a way to set him up to be as level-headed as his future king father when it comes to appearing on the world stage and dealing with world leaders.
"Her visibility and presence is all about maintaining strength and unity among the senior line of succession in The Firm."
