Whether a future queen or a typical American mother, every mother has her own parenting methods. After marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, gave Prince George birth. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, married Prince Harry in 2018 and had her first child in 2019, Master Archie. Both women had very different kinds of parenting. While the children of Kate Middleton are closer to the throne, a dual citizen is Meghan and Harry’s son. They are private citizens. Here are Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s different parenting styles.
Kate’s Three Children Were Seen By The Public
Kate was aware that when she married Prince William, she would take on important responsibilities as part of the British Royal Family. The royal family has around 2,000 official obligations globally every year. Members of the senior royal family devote their lives to the people of the Commonwealth. Their families ensure that their lives are private, while the British throne is in line with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Kate’s Three Children Were Seen By The Public
While Meghan’s Son is Rarely In The Public Eye
Meghan says she wants Archie to be protected from the stigma she faced when she was a new member of the Royal Family of England. After seeing what his late mother, Princess Diana, experienced from the press, Prince Harry is very protective of Archie and his wife against negative news. Meghan and Harry said in a statement that they had no choice but to move away to escape extensive scrutiny after Archie’s birth.
While Meghan’s Son Is Rarely In The Public Eye
The Christening Of The Cambridge Were Made Public
All of them were baptized with a replica of the baptismal gown of Queen Victoria, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. For unclear reasons, the Queen attended the christenings of George and Charlotte but not of Louis. The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, baptized all the children of Cambridge. Guests at the event were limited to the family and closest friends of Prince William and Kate. On the other hand, for each of the three children on their big day, professional photos were taken.
The Christening Of The Cambridge Were Made Public
For Archie, It’s Private And Traditional
The son of Meghan and Harry, Archie Harrison, was baptized privately in Windsor Castle’s chapel with only 25 guests. Although the Queen was not present, it was attended by Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate of the Royal Family. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend Justin Welby, christened baby Archie, who also wore a royal Christian robe replica of Kate’s three children. And then, an official family photo was taken and posted on the Royal Instagram of Sussex.
For Archie, It’s Private And Traditional
The Cambridge’s Are Close To Being Successors
Prince Charles is next in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William will be next, as the second in line to the throne. Third, fourth, and fifth are Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, respectively. In his lifetime, Prince William is likely to be allowed to become king. He would be ready to perform his duties, and one of his kids would do the same thing for at least one day.
The Cambridge’s Are Close To Being Successors
But Not For Archie
Prince Harry is sixth in line to the throne, so it is unlikely that he will ever be elected king. Archie was designated as “Master” by the couple because they did not give him a royal title. The BBC Royal correspondent Jonny Dymond said that Harry and Meghan had no intention of raising Archie as a formal royal family member. They decided, therefore, to forgo the royal title.
But Not For Archie
The Cambridge Children Are British
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, was born in London and has been a member of the Royal British Family ever since his birth. Born in Berkshire, England, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, had family ties to the British aristocracy. The families of William and Kate have known one another since 1926. The couple’s three children have deep British roots and are expected to live for the rest of their lives in Britain.
The Cambridge Children Are British
While Archie Is British-American
Although Meghan was born in Los Angeles, Prince Harry was a member of the Royal Family of England and was born in London. The couple decided to raise Archie as a “global citizen.” In his first year after his birth, he lived in England, Canada, and the USA.
While Archie Is British American
The Cambridge’s Have An Occasional Trips To Theme Parks And McDonald’s
In her interviews, Kate wants to make sure that her children get to know some of the “normal” things that other children do as she talks about her childhood. She doesn’t want to miss out on her children just because of her schedule or royal status. Cai Graham, a parenting expert, said, “Kate has understood the importance of showing her kids a’ normal life,’ like queuing in theme parks and going to McDonald’s!” as Diana did.
The Cambridge’s Have An Occasional Trips To Theme Parks And McDonald’s
While Archie Is Growing Up To Be A Private Citizen
Meghan and Harry talk about how they wanted Archie to be raised. After experiencing all the negative news about Meghan and Princess Diana, the couple decided to renounce Archie’s royal title. He was announced as “Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor,” and instead of the usual two middle names in Britain, he chose one middle name. In more private life, Meghan and Harry also have the opportunity to become “normal parents” as they step down to be senior royals.
While Archie Is Growing Up To Be A Private Citizen
Kate Is A Humble Parent
Born into an upper-middle-class family, Kate was married to a member of Britain’s royal family. She receives a lot of help in caring for her child than other average mothers do. In an interview, Kate said, “Personally, becoming a mother has been such a rewarding and wonderful experience. However, it has also been a huge challenge, even for me, who has support at home that most mothers do not. Nothing can really prepare you for the sheer overwhelming experience of what it means to become a mother.”
Kate Is A Humble Parent
While Meghan Admitted She Struggled With Mental Health
After Megan became a mom, she shared her personal struggle to maintain her mental health early in an interview with Today. She said, “Look, any woman, especially when they’re pregnant– you’re really vulnerable. So that was made really challenging. And then, you have a newborn, you know? It’s really a lot.” Taking up residence on Vancouver Island at the beginning of 2020 gave Meghan the privacy and peace she wanted to live in.
While Meghan Admitted She Struggled With Mental Health
The Cambridge’s Clothes Sold Out In Minutes
As heirs of the throne, Kate’s children should dress properly in public. As she prefers classic outfits, her children’s outfits are from brands like Pepa and Co, Rachel Riley, Amaia Kids, and Papouelli. After seeing the royal kids wearing them, it is quick to sell out kids’ jackets and outfits within minutes. According to Brand Finance, the two eldest royal children will contribute $7.7 billion to the UK economy, a London-based consulting firm, before Prince Louis was born in 2016.
The Cambridge’s Clothes Sold Out In Minutes
Same Goes With Archie
For his first royal visit to South Africa, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex brought in a five-month-old Archie. He was photographed for just $20 with H&M overalls, and it was very quickly sold out. Meghan’s fans and the royal family were amazed at how Meghan’s son and Prince Harry were dressed. Meghan donated Archie’s outgrown clothes as she visited a women’s shelter in Cape Town.
Same Goes With Archie
The Cambridge’s Nanny Graduated From A Top College
In 2014, when Prince George was about 6 months old, Kate and William hired a nanny to help them with him. Since then, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo has been living with the family, even taking care of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis without additional assistance. She graduated from the College of Norland, which provides an excellent education for child-rearing. She usually sees the kids going to and from school and also playing in the park, according to Hello magazine’s report. She also helps the children at royal weddings.
The Cambridge’s Nanny Graduated From A Top College
While Archie’s Nanny Was Not Known Publicly
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired a nanny after Archie was born, but she was later let go due to a “lapse in the professional duties,” according to the ET. She met the nanny, who was “a blessing” to them when Meghan traveled to France and toured South Africa. Meghan wants the privacy of the nanny to be protected, so her identity is not disclosed. She respected her so much that she left Archie, eight months old, with her while she and Harry traveled to the UK to discuss their royal transition with the Queen.
While Archie’s Nanny Was Not Known Publicly
Kate Teaches Her Kids Gardening and Art
Kate grew up with a family that developed meaningful relationships by teaching her skills. Kate said she wanted to offer her kids the same kind of childhood experience during the Happy Mum chat, Happy Baby podcast with Giovanna Fletcher.“I had an amazing Granny who devoted a lot of time to us– playing with us, doing arts and crafts, and going to the greenhouse to do gardening, and cooking with us.” She continued, “I try and incorporate a lot of the experiences that she gave us at the time into the experiences that I give my children now.”
Kate Teaches Her Kids Gardening And Art
While Meghan Loves Cooking for Her Family
After Archie’s birth, Meghan was planning on being a very “hands-on, engaged mother,” according to a source. Meghan enjoys cooking, which is probably why the couple chose a gourmet kitchen to stay at a friend’s island home in Vancouver. Daniel Martin, a close friend of Meghan’s, told King Gayle, who also takes Archie’s 1-2 hour walk, “I’m sure the baby’s going to be raised clean and green. She loves to cook, eating organic whenever she can. I see her marking her food. Totally!”.
While Meghan Loves Cooking For Her Family
Kate’s Silver Cross Balmoral Pram
Kate Middleton was spotted in a $3,999 Silver Cross Balmoral pushing Princess Charlotte. What else can you expect for the Pram of the Princess? In luxury and fashion, the vintage carriage is proud. The royal family has used the Silver Cross brand for more than a century. As an infant, the queen herself used it.
Kate’s Silver Cross Balmoral Pram
Meghan Broke Family Tradition With A Bugaboo Fox
Instead of buying a Silver Cross pram as a royal family tradition, Meghan chose to use a Bugaboo Fox carriage for Archie. The carriage was a gift from a friend of Meghan’s and was priced at $1,500. The Bugaboo Fox is a practical choice for Meghan and Harry because they enjoy walking with Archie and their dogs, so they need a stroller. (It’s the same stroller Pippa Middleton and James have!)
Meghan Broke Family Tradition With A Bugaboo Fox
The Cambridge Children Visit Their Grandparents Often
Kate and her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton are very close. According to Hello magazine, the Cambridge grandparents live with the family in Bucklebury, West Berkshire. The Middletons watch over Cambridge’s children, while Kate and William have official duties or go on royal tours. Kate is the eldest, and the first three of the Cambridges’ grandchildren are her children. Kate’s younger sister Pippa welcomed her first child six months after Prince Louis was born.
The Cambridge Children Visit Their Grandparents Often
While Meghan And Harry Are Buying Property In LA, Near Meghan’s Mom
Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was in London when her first grandchild was born. For weeks, she stayed with Meghan and Harry to help with Archie. After stepping down as senior royals, Meghan and Harry decided to split their time between North America and Britain to live with Archie. In 2020, where Archie’s grandmother lives to have more time with baby Archie, the couple began looking for properties to buy in Los Angeles.
While Meghan And Harry Are Buying Property In LA, Near Meghan’s Mom
Now that we’ve seen the difference between the two duchesses as to how they raise their kids, let’s take a look at the difference in their weddings! Kate Middleton and Prince William married in 2011. Then, in 2018, Prince Harry met Meghan Markle, his true love, and the two married. The two weddings held in honor of their marriage were close but different. After all, William and Kate are on their way to being King and Queen Consort, while Harry and Meghan are no longer performing official royal duties. Here are some main distinctions between the two royal weddings that you might have overlooked.
Their Engagement Rings
Kate Middleton was given an engagement ring by Prince William that belonged to William’s late mother, Princess Diana. The 12-carat ring, which features an oval blue sapphire with cut faces and is now worth $400,000, features an oval blue sapphire with split faces and is now worth $400,000. It is surrounded by stunning solitaire diamonds. Meghan’s engagement ring features two of Princess Diana’s diamonds framing a center stone purchased by Prince Harry in Botswana, where the now-married couple first fell in love. Meghan’s engagement ring is worth an estimated $350,000.
Their Engagement Rings
Kate Is British
When Kate Middleton’s relationship with Prince William was revealed, there were some skeptics, but the couple appeared to be a perfect match. Kate attended St. Andrew’s School, Downe House School, Marlborough College, and the University of St Andrews, where she met her future husband and grew up in a wealthy Berkshire family. Kate and William are likely to meet because Kate’s family has many aristocratic connections; her father was born into wealth and had ties to the British aristocracy.
Kate Is British
Megan Is From LA
Meghan pursued her acting career, whereas Kate was born into wealth and was raised to pursue a proper education and find a suitor. She attended an all-girls Catholic private school in Los Angeles before transferring to Northwestern University to study theater and international studies. Meghan’s father was a television director of photography and lighting, and her mother was a social worker and a yoga instructor.
Megan Is From LA
How They Waved To The Crowd
Duchesses are female members of the royal family. When Kate and Meghan become members of the British royal family, they are expected to give the perfect regal wave. Royal brides are expected to wave to the crowds during the carriage ride following the wedding ceremony as a sign of gratitude for the people who have gathered to celebrate. Meghan’s wave is more relaxed and spaced out than Kate’s, which keeps her fingers close together. Both ladies keep their movements to a minimum while waving to the crowds.
How They Waved To The Crowd
Prince Charles’ Different Attires
Prince William and Prince Harry’s father wore noticeably different outfits on two of his sons’ most important days, while Prince Charles’ second wife Camilla Parker wore similar outfits to both royal weddings. For the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Charles donned his royal regalia. At Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, Prince Charles wore a simple grey suit that complemented Camilla’s light pink dress and hat.
Prince Charles’ Different Attires
Walking The Aisle
It’s difficult to imagine the amount of pressure Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle were under on their big days in front of the world as they walked down the aisle. The Duchess of Cambridge was accompanied by her father, Michael Middleton, on her special day. Unfortunately, the Duchess of Sussex’s father was unable to attend the big event in London due to health issues during the month leading up to her wedding. Meghan walked down the aisle on her own before Prince Charles met her halfway.
Walking The Aisle
Their Wedding Reception Dress
Following their royal weddings, each Duchess donned a new gown and attended a reception hosted by Prince Charles for each of his sons and their new wives. Kate wore a classic white Alexander McQueen gown to her reception. According to reports, Meghan’s gown was designed by Stella McCartney and cost $157,000. While wearing the stunning gown, she was seen holding hands with Prince Harry as he assisted her into a blue vintage Jaguar.
Their Wedding Reception Dress
Kissing The Bride
The first kiss of the newlywed royal couple drew millions of viewers. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge kissed for the first time on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony at Westminister Abbey. Outside of St. George’s Chapel, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex shared their first wedded kiss after the wedding ceremony. Both couples were beaming with joy as the crowds cheered them on.
Kissing The Bride
What The Middletons Wore
Michael and Carole Middleton, Kate’s parents, are well-known members of British society. The family has a long history of prominent lawyers and is well-educated. They’re no strangers to the British royals, as the two families have been friends for a long time. Michael attended his daughter’s royal wedding in a suit and top hat, while the Mother of the Bride wore a light blue gown. They wore similar outfits to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
What The Middletons Wore
The Tiaras
One of the reasons why so many people tune in to watch a royal wedding is that it is anything but ordinary. One feature that distinguishes royal weddings from the rest is the incredible headwear worn by the brides for the occasion. Kate wore a Cartier tiara to her wedding, which she received on her 18th birthday from Queen Elizabeth II. Meghan was decked out in a tiara that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. The Diamond Bandeau Tiara was created in 1932. Meghan’s sapphire center stone was replaced with a diamond on her wedding day.
The Tiaras
The Beckhams Were There Too
David Beckham, a star soccer player, and his wife, Victoria Beckham, a fashion designer, and former pop star, attended both royal weddings. David wore a grey morning suit and top hat to Prince William and Kate’s wedding, while Victoria wore a sleek navy dress and hat. For Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, the couple wore similar colors, with David sporting a close haircut and beard instead of a top hat. According to reports, the celebrity couple donated their wedding gowns to charity.
The Beckhams Were There Too
The Royal Cakes
The wedding cake for Prince William and Kate was designed by Fiona Cairns and featured an incredible eight tiers. For a total of $160,000, the couple chose fruitcake as their cake flavor and had a chocolate cake made for guests who didn’t like fruitcake. Prince Harry and Meghan chose a lemon sponge cake with elderflower syrup and Amalfi lemon curd for their wedding cake. Claire Ptak is said to have spent $60,000 to $75,000 on the cake.
The Royal Cakes
The Wedding Bouquets
Despite the fact that Kate and Meghan’s wedding bouquets appear to be very similar, there are some significant differences between them. Middleton’s delicately small bouquet was designed by Shane Connolly and features all-white flowers, each symbolizing something the couple wishes for their marriage, such as happiness and steady love. Meghan’s bouquet, designed by Philippa Craddock, included flowers chosen by Prince Harry and symbolic of their marriage’s goals, such as dedication and love.
The Wedding Bouquets
Kate Had A Maid Of Honor While Meghan Had Page Boys
As expected, Pippa Middleton, Kate’s younger sister, was asked to serve as her Maid of Honor and carry her train down the aisle at Westminster Abbey. Before Kate’s wedding day, the two sisters were extremely close and used to live together. Despite having several of her closest friends in attendance at her royal wedding, Meghan did not choose a Maid of Honor. At St. George’s Chapel, Meghan’s train was carried by two page boys.
Kate Had A Maid Of Honor While Meghan Had Page Boys
What The Grooms Wore
Both Prince William and Prince Harry served in the military and, as is customary for royal grooms, wore their uniforms to their weddings. Colonel William was dressed in the red uniform of the Irish Guards. He was the first royal groom to wear red since Captain Mark Phillips in 1973. Prince Harry wore a military uniform from the Blues and Royals on his wedding day. He chose to wear a Major’s uniform despite his appointment as Captain-General of the Royal Marines.
What The Grooms Wore