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Prince William and Kate Middleton are celebrating their youngest son Prince Louis' birthday today (April 23) and apparently they're determine to protect him from the "curse" of the royal spare. Sources say the couple want to make sure Louis feels like an equal to avoid the drama that is still plaguing Prince William and his brother Prince Harry to this day. "They are both determined to avoid the traditional ‘heir and spare’ dynamic by emphasizing that Prince George is the ‘first among equals,’ so that Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are treated as his equals," royal expert Hilary Fordwich tells .
"This ensures they all feel valued and included, rather than sidelined or overshadowed." Apparently part of the plan is the kids having a "normal" childhood where everyone chips in. "William and Kate accomplished this by working as a family unit, for household chores, cooking and the like," Fordwich says.
"Previous royal generations relied heavily on nannies, whilst their parents focused on royal duties, thereby leaving little time for hands-on involvement. This resulted in their children feeling emotionally neglected. Both William and Kate, untraditionally for royals, are very involved in their children’s daily lives, from school runs to bedtime routines.
" She adds, "They’ve maintained strong family bonds, a sense of normalcy and are reducing feelings of isolation, as well as favoritism. This is in stark contrast to William and Harry’s childhood, which was plagued by their parents’ highly publicized, acrimonious divorce, as well as the frequent pressures of royal life." TBD on if this plan works out, but think we can all agree anything is better than the dynamic that was fostered between Harry and William.
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