Princess Charlotte's 'natural confidence' - and why it's thanks to Kate's happy childhood

First it was the 'Diana Effect' then came the 'Kate Effect' - and now it's time for the royal children's turn.

As we are in the middle of the school summer holidays, it's likely that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be spending some time at their country retreat.

The Prince of Wales is a keen football fan and is frequently joined by Prince George in the stands to watch big matches involving England or their beloved Aston Villa team. As President of the Football Association (FA), Prince William plays a key role in supporting various teams in their competitions around the world.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are loved the world over for their competitive spirit when it comes to public engagements - especially when there is a sport involved. Whether it's table tennis, sailing or a race on exercise bikes, the couple never shy away from a sporting challenge. As well as going head to head, the pair often have the crowds in stitches as they support different teams.

Last year saw a series of enormous changes for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they moved house, changed schools and lost their great-grandmother within the space of a few weeks. While it would have been a disruptive period for the three young royals, it is clear they have settled in at Lambrook School and will be enjoying everything the exclusive school has to offer.

First it was the ‘Diana Effect’, then it was the ‘Kate Effect’ and now it’s the royal children’s turn. Whether it is Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis, whatever the royal trio are seen wearing at an engagement or in public is guaranteed to be an instant sell-out.

Much like her mother, Princess Charlotte, eight, is already a keen sportswoman who has a love of everything from tennis to rugby. However, another sport that she is fond of is football - as her Prince William adorably pointed out last year. During a visit to meet the England Lionesses - who yesterday triumphed 6-1 over China in the Women's World Cup - the heir to the throne made a sweet admission about his daughter.

Princess Charlotte goes by a different name at school to ensure she has "as normal" a childhood as possible, it has been revealed.

Sky News discussing jokes with guests Aldith Grandison, 93, and her daughter, Jay Cee La Bouche.Kate can be heard admitting, “I’m terrible. I’m terrible at jokes,” adding that Prince William is “very good” at them.When Grandison suggested “You’re the strict one” in the royal duo, Kate was quick to laugh it off, saying, “I’m definitely not strict! How can you tell that? Surely not!”Both William and Kate are keen on providing a healthy dose of normalcy to the royal lives and roles of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a palace insider recently told People.“Those children look pretty happy with life,” the source said.

When the royals are in the privacy of their own home, they do not refer to one another by their titles but instead have their own silly nicknames for one another, like most ordinary families do.

Princess Kate and Prince William revealed they are big fans of spicy Indian-style curries during a visit to a popular Indian restaurant earlier this year.

With the summer holidays in full swing, it's coming up to that time of year again where the royal family head to their Scottish Balmoral home to relax away from the spotlight.

Much like Prince George, Princess Charlotte has been joining her parents and her grandfather at more public events - offering us the chance to see her interact with crowds. Something that has been noted time and again is how Charlotte appears to be far more confident than her more reserved elder brother.

With the countdown to Prince George's milestone 10th birthday on, there are a number of ways that the Prince and Princess of Wales have carved their own path when it comes to raising their three children. From being thoroughly hands-on parents to taking the royal youngsters out on day trips, Prince William and Kate relish in being able to protect their children's privacy.The normal rules that govern life at home for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis must be especially felt when there is a birthday to celebrate.

Thanks to the Prince and Princess of Wales' passion for protecting their children's privacy and not subjecting them to the same experiences as previous royal generations, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are growing up in circumstances which are as close to normal as could be hoped for. A source recently told PEOPLE that the couple "consciously set out to achieve a sense of normality" for their three children and that "royal families over the generations haven’t had the chance to get those foundations right, but they have." The insider attributes the different upbringings the Wales children have had to the Princess of Wales.

The Royals are a staple at the Wimbledon tennis tournament each year. Some of those in attendance this time around included The Prince and Princess of Wales and two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. But the proud parents probably weren’t expecting their decision to dress their eldest in a classic suit to cause quite such a stir.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton on the last day of the Wimbledon tournament on Sunday, but did they break previous Wimbledon rules? The young royals eagerly watched the men’s final, which proved to be an exciting match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, however, it had been widely reported that children are not allowed to sit in the royal box. Over 20 years ago, the Duchess of Kent, Katharine, discovered this rule when she made a kind gesture and asked the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) if she could invite the 12-year-old son of one of her friends at the time into the royal box.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag As the Princess of Wales prepares to celebrate her eldest son George’s 10th birthday this weekend, she’s undoubtedly feeling the increasing strain of being mother to a future king, according to royal experts. Just three months ago, Kate and husband Prince William, both 41, reportedly were concerned that the pressure of the coronation would prove too much for George.The youngster was given a major role as a Page of Honour on his grandfather’s big day, putting him in the spotlight as millions around the world tuned in to watch the historic event. Kate only agreed to their son being placed at the heart of the event if he wasn’t subject to “overwhelming scrutiny”.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) at Wimbledon over the weekend, and they sat somewhere that children are generally not allowed – the Royal Box.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte couldn't contain their excitement while attending the men's final at Wimbledon with their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, on Sunday at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. The almost 10-year-old second in line to the British royal throne and his 8-year-old sister were spotted screaming and cheering in the stands while watching the match between Carlos Alcatraz and Novak Djokovic. All focus was on the young royals, with George in a navy suit and tie to match his dad, who was sporting a tan suit. As for Charlotte, she sported a blue-and-white printed dress with a white cardigan and shades while seated next to her mom. The siblings weren't joined by their younger brother, Prince Louis, who is known for his hilarious facial expressions at public events.