Prince George, Charlotte and Louis must follow one "mucky" rule at home
Prince William and Princess Catherine’s three children are reportedly required to adhere to one surprisingly "mucky" household rule at Adelaide Cottage – regardless of how bad the British weather gets.
RadarOnline.com can reveal that the future king and queen’s kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, may be among the most photographed children in the world during official royal appearances, but behind closed doors, the Wales family is said to embrace a far more down-to-earth upbringing centered around outdoor play, muddy clothes, and life away from screens.
The Strict Outdoor Rule Revealed
According to royal insiders and childcare experts familiar with the family’s routines, the children are expected to spend time outside every single day under the supervision of their longtime Norland nanny Maria Borrallo – even during heavy rain.
One source close to the Waleses told us: "William and Catherine have made a very conscious effort to ensure George, Charlotte, and Louis are not raised inside a royal bubble where everything is polished, protected, and overly formal.
"They want the children to experience the same kinds of simple outdoor pleasures other British kids enjoy – climbing trees, cycling through muddy paths, playing with the dogs, and coming home with dirty clothes after being outside all day.
"There is a very strong philosophy in the household that childhood should involve freedom, fresh air, and physical activity rather than constantly being surrounded by staff, screens, and royal protocol. William especially wants his children to feel connected to nature and ordinary life despite the extraordinary future awaiting George."
The insider noted, "People are often shocked when they hear the Waleses’ children are expected to go outside regardless of the weather, but Catherine firmly believes resilience and confidence are built through outdoor play. If it’s raining, the attitude is simply to put on boots and a coat and get on with it.
"Catherine sees muddy hands, scraped knees, and soaking wet jackets as signs that the children are having a healthy and active upbringing. She feels it keeps them emotionally balanced and prevents them from becoming too insulated by royal privilege."
The outdoor-focused rule is said to have become a major part of the children’s upbringing at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, where the family relocated in 2022 in search of a quieter life away from central London.
Borrallo, who has cared for the Wales children for years, is said to be in charge of maintaining a structured daily routine that prioritizes physical activity and outdoor exploration.
Louise Heren, author of Nanny in a Book, said about the royal kids’ upbringing: "There will be lots and lots of outdoor play… lots of bike rides, playing with their dogs, potentially some gardening. Yes, you are getting mucky with your hands in the soil."
She added, "If it is tipping it down, they will still go out."
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