Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are growing up fast, and while George is destined to be king, William and Kate are focused on letting all three enjoy a normal childhood. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, their cousins Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are being raised away from the royal spotlight by Harry and Meghan.
Sadly, reports say George and Charlotte have lost contact with their once-close uncle Harry, and Louis never had the chance to bond with him. In Spare, Harry shared how he felt shut out by William and Kate, despite dreaming of being a hands-on uncle.
Harry once gifted Louis a rare £8,000 first edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, inspired by Princess Diana’s love of classic books, showing his desire to stay connected. Yet, he’s voiced concern about Charlotte and Louis becoming “spares” like him—an idea criticized by experts but still worth noting.
Royal commentators believe William and Kate are aware of these risks. They’re raising their children with empathy, normalcy, and a focus on individuality. Experts suggest Louis and Charlotte may even pursue careers outside royal life. Parenting experts insist the Wales family won’t follow the old “heir and spare” dynamic, instead fostering unity and equal value among the siblings.
Now, as Harry remains estranged, George, Charlotte, and Louis may be quietly asking why their uncle and cousins are no longer part of their lives.