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This summer will be very different for the Wales family. Normally, Katherine and William would take their children to Scotland for the family holiday. They might go sailing or visit places like Balmoral Castle while the kids are out of school. However, things will likely be more subdued this year as Katherine undergoes cancer treatment.
9-year-old Princess Charlotte has taken it upon herself to care for her mother during this difficult time, according to a source close to the family. They say Charlotte has become very protective of Katherine and is really taking care of her mom. Known for being close to her own mother Carole, Katherine has fostered a close relationship with Charlotte as well.
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Of course, Charlotte is not the only Wales child providing support. Her 11-year-old brother Prince George and 6-year-old brother Prince Louis have also been looking after their mother since her surgery earlier this year. It must be stressful for all three children to see their usually energetic mother battling cancer. However, it's lovely that they've chosen to help and care for her as a way of dealing with the changes.
Caretaking seems to come naturally to Charlotte. She's often seen keeping an eye on Louis during outings to ensure he's behaving. At Queen Elizabeth's funeral, she reminded George to bow his head in respect. Princess Charlotte models excellent royal behavior and wants to emulate her mother.
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Katherine is not known to worry excessively about her children behaving when in public. She's happy to see them being kids. At Trooping the Colour in June, this was clearly on display. The family rode in a carriage to the parade but their windows had steamed up, preventing them from waving to crowds. sweetly, Charlotte helped her mom clean the windows so they could greet fans. However, Katherine stopped wiping as she undergoes treatment - dutiful Charlotte continued cleaning so they could both see out. The touching moment highlighted the close bond between mother and daughter.
Energetic six-year-old Louis was unable to contain his excitement. According to an insider, Charlotte is a doting big sister and keeps Louis in line, though he doesn't always listen! As the procession passed below the balcony, Louis danced to the music with shoulder and hip swaying. Charlotte tried her best to reign him in but had little success. Their playful antics added some levity and reminded people of the youthful nature of the young royals.
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Fans were touched by these displays at Trooping the Colour, taking to social media to praise Charlotte's caring nature and Katherine's strength. The parade celebrated the King's birthday but also showed the enduring bond between Katherine and her children, capturing hearts worldwide.
Royal watchers are familiar with Katherine's "secret code" of saying "let's take a break" to calm down George, Charlotte and Louis in public. But the phrase likely carries far more weight than meets the eye - it's a very serious warning that if misbehavior continues, there will be consequences later back at the palace.
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Though this summer promises to be different with Katherine's treatment, the closeness of the Wales family shines through. Their care for one another and ability to find humor even in challenging times has further endeared them to the public. With three protective children and a determined spirit, Katherine will have all the support she needs as she faces cancer. Fans continue to wish her the very best outcome and a speedy return to full health.
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