The parenting style of the Waleses contrasts sharply with both the late Queen Elizabeth, and her son, King Charles, who put his work before his children when they were young.

Despite this, William harbours no resentment towards his parents for their decisions. In fact, he respects his father’s dedication to his duties, as revealed in Royal correspondent Robert Jobson’s new book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, currently being serialised in the Daily Mail.

However, the Prince of Wales recognises that his father’s work-focused approach had a negative impact on him during his formative years and strained their relationship.

Charles’ decision to throw himself into his work allegedly left both William and Harry feeling somewhat overlooked during their childhood. As a result, William has made it a priority to be a hands-on dad, often seen showcasing his close bond with his eldest son, George, Robert highlighted.

He wants his children to remember their childhood as being filled with love – a sentiment fully backed by Kate. Robert also pointed out that William now enjoys a closer relationship with his father, which has been fortified since Harry started launching criticisms from California.

While William has chosen a different parenting route, Kate reportedly wanted to send a clear message to the Royal Family that her children would always come first, with the princess insisting on taking a full maternity leave, away from the public eye.

Robert reveals that the Queen and Prince Charles were highly accommodating to her requests, made in 2015 during her pregnancy with Charlotte.

“Princess Diana had repeatedly expressed to the Queen that she always felt like an outsider, and the monarch did not want history to repeat itself with Catherine,” Robert wrote. “It turned out he was pushing against an open door.”