The Prince of Wales led the Royals in bravely facing wet and windy conditions today as community stalwarts were welcomed to a soggy Buckingham Palace Garden Party. Prince William personally invited his family members to join him at the afternoon soiree as his wife, the Princess of Wales, continues her recovery from cancer treatment. The absence of concrete information about her recovery process has sparked a new flurry of speculation on social media, now intensified by Prince William’s presence, which has reignited the online conversation under the hashtag #WhereIsKate.

However, Prince William assured the public with a heartwarming revelation, offering not only sweet moments of his family life but also a subtle yet significant message regarding his beloved wife, Catherine. The future king showed his tender fatherly side when budding author Rowan Aderin handed him a self-penned children’s book. The book, named after the homeless project and featuring a boy called Jack who finds himself without a home, touched the prince deeply. After an exchange with one guest, William made a sweet promise involving the young prince. “This is great, so inspirational. I’ll read this to Louis tonight at bedtime,” Prince William said as he accepted the book, which the author mentioned was one of only 10 copies.

As Princess Catherine continues her remarkable journey to recovery, this gesture by Prince William serves as a poignant reminder of the strength and unity within the royal family. Known for her strong personality and entertaining public appearances, the princess is gearing up for a busy period with Prince William. Earlier, Catherine was credited as the driving force behind a brand new report today that could boost the UK economy by 45.5 billion pounds a year. It has been revealed that the princess has been kept fully up to date throughout the process and the development of the task force’s work and had seen the report in advance. But despite the update, Kensington Palace stressed that the launch of the report did not signal the princess returning to work.

This isn’t the first time the prince has shared insights into his family’s bedtime rituals. In 2020, during a visit to South Wales, the couple were engaging with the community, but their three children were never far from their thoughts. During a stop at an ice cream parlor where they spoke with parents and carers, Prince William spotted a child reading Julia Donaldson’s “Room on the Broom.” He couldn’t help but comment, “I read this to our children all the time.” He humorously added that the book had saved many bedtimes, revealing he had met the author when she received her CBE for services in literature.

That said, last year it was revealed that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis follow a much stricter set of rules than most children under the watchful eye of their Nanny, Maria Borrallo. Louise Heren, an expert on the college, highlighted Maria’s no-nonsense approach: “Maria will be aware as they step off the planes, holding mom’s hands, smiling and waving to the crowds—there can’t be any crying or tantrums.” The Royal children also adhere to a strict 7:00 p.m. bedtime, with new flavors and foods introduced regularly to prevent fussy eating. Screen time is limited, and Ms. Borrallo uses games and jigsaw puzzles to teach them through play, ensuring a balanced and nurturing environment for young royals. Ms. Borrallo emphasized plenty of outdoor play, a hallmark of Norland’s philosophy: “There’ll be lots and lots of outdoor play,” Ms. Heren noted. “Loads of fresh air, lots of bike rides, playing with their dogs, potentially some gardening. Norland is very into teaching children through play.”

It may come as a surprise that the Royal children will head out into the rain for a mud-drenched playtime, as they always look perfectly put together at public engagements. However, the Royal mom of three has established herself as a warm mother, evident from her affectionate public interactions with her children. The Royal correspondent, Daniel Stacey, has previously said, “Catherine is often seen holding her children’s hands or picking them up for cuddles when they were smaller. There are often lots of comforting gestures such as a pat on the back or stroking their hair.