Updated 10:52, 22 May 2026
Prince William and Kate with their three children
Prince William has suggested that his morning routine with his children is far more ordinary than many might expect. The future King and Queen have three children; Princess George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10 and Prince Louis, eight. Appearing on Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Friday (May 22), the Prince of Wales offered a rare glimpse into life in a royal household, including the school run.
When asked if he was a morning person, he admitted: “I’m definitely not a morning person, no, but I’m very thrilled to be here with you both, so good morning.”
He went on to shed light on the family’s school routine, noting that two of his children were listening to the show, while Prince George was at Lambrook School, which he and his siblings attend.
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The leading co-educational prep school in Berkshire offers flexible boarding for students aged three to 13.
Prince William joined Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on Heart Radio
Sending a message to them, he said: “Charlotte and Louis, because George is boarding last night, if you’re listening, make sure you’re on time, please. Make sure you’re not fighting over who’s listening to what this morning.”
Asked whether the school run is chaotic like many families’, he replied: “It can be, it depends if there’s a guitar lesson in the morning or a music lesson and you’ve got to get the guitar in the car.”
He continued, mimicking the morning back-and-forth: “‘No, we’re not taking the guitar, we’re just taking a bag to school’. ‘Are we boarding? No. Are we seeing friends? No.’ There’s all that going on in the morning.”
William also shared details about breakfast on the go, saying his children often opt for jam sandwiches during the rush.
Prince George and his siblings attend a private preparatory school for pupils aged 3-13
“There’s a lot of jam sandwiches taken in the car usually,” he revealed. “Louis will leave jam fingerprints in the car, which is very helpful.”
For him, William said he likes to tuck into a simple breakfast – eggs and sourdough. During his appearance on the show, he also enjoyed a builders’ tea without sugar.
The father-of-three additionally reflected on Kate Middleton’s recent trip to Italy, her first overseas engagement since her cancer treatment and recovery.
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Gushing over his wife, William said he was “so proud” of her and hinted that more overseas trips could be on the horizon.
Kate impressed fans during the visit by speaking Italian, something her husband joked even took him by surprise.
Sharing details about how much preparation she had put into the trip, he told the hosts: “Most evenings I’m fighting to get past in the bedroom with all the paperwork that she’s got lined up ready to read.”
He added: “I’m so proud. I’m very, very proud—she has been amazing. She’s been through so much in the last couple of years, particularly. She’s been looking forward to the Italian trip a lot, so I’m really glad it went really well.”