Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis’ nanny were banned by Kate Middleton from saying a common word in front of them.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have one of the best nannies to look after their children and Kate Middleton has some very strict rules when it comes to raising her kids at home.
Maria Borrallo, who trained at the famous Norland College in Bath, was hired by Kate and Prince William when George was just a few months old.
Louise Heren, author of Nanny in a Book, who spent time at Norland College researching for a documentary revealed that she discovered that nannies are taught never to say the word “kids”.
“The word kid is banned,” Louise said. “It’s a mark of respect for the children as individuals.”
Maria was born in Madrid and has trained at the prestigious Norland College, which has taught over 10,000 nannies since it launched in 1892, for high profile families from Arab royalty to Hollywood stars.
Despite being three of the most famous children in the world, Louise said that the Cambridge kids lead a very normal life.
“Given what we have seen of Catherine when she is out in public, she’s very hands-on,” Louise said. “I imagine her relationship with Maria is very close and they collaborate greatly on the care of the children. I’ve spoken to nannies who have worked with other royal families and life is pretty normal.”
“You get up, have breakfast, you go to school, and you wear your school uniform whether you like it or not,” Louise added. “It would be quite like the average British school children.”
Louise has also told Fabulous Digital that the Cambridge children will have a “no-nonsense” childhood in the palace.
Bedtime was at 7 pm, new foods and flavors are presented every few days and playtime takes place outside, come rain or shine.
“There will be no messing,” Louise revealed. “That’s because Maria will be aware that as they step off planes, holding mom’s hands, smiling and waving to the crowds, there can’t be any crying or terrible twos or tantrums.”
Maria may look fearsome but getting messy outside with the kids is a key part of the Norland code.
“There will be lots and lots of outdoor play, that’s the one thing you could say Norland are old-fashioned about,” Louise said. “Loads of fresh air.”
“Lots of bike rides, playing with their dogs, potentially some gardening. Norland are very into teaching children through play,” Louise added. “Yes, you are getting mucky with your hands in the soil but you are learning how to plant.”
“If it is tipping it down, they will still go out,” Louise explained. “Wet weather is just inappropriate clothing, you have to put the right stuff on. It doesn’t have to be strict.”
“Just because Norland Nannies wear the brown uniform, they look quite old-fashioned, that doesn’t mean their message is old-fashioned. It’s no-nonsense.”
Mischievous steps are forbidden and are not part of the Norland nanny skills, though sticker charts are part of their collections, depending on the child.
However, there’s another rule that’s been strictly implemented in the Cambridge household.
According to a source, “shouting is absolutely “off-limits” for the children, and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by “removal.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have recently talked about a parenting issue they face. The couple said they found it hard to find the right balance between time spent online and with family.
When they were on the BBC to mark Anti-Bullying Week, Prince William said: “We still haven’t worked out what the right balance is for online time.”
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