Prince William has opened up about a common parenting challenge he faces with his three children, revealing he struggles to get them to talk about their school day.
The Prince of Wales, 42, made the candid admission during a visit to Liverpool on Thursday, where he met with primary school children at Tiber’s Young People’s Steering Group in Toxeth.
After asking young students about their day at school and receiving minimal responses, the future King shared that he experiences the same situation at home with Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
William said: “I ask my children this every day and they always say nothing. Absolutely nothing.”
Prince William has opened up about a common parenting challenge he faces with his three children
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The interaction began when William asked the schoolchildren: “Did you have a good day at school?”
After receiving a muted response, he tried again with a more specific question: “Learnt anything new today?”
When one child replied “Not really,” the Prince burst into laughter before sharing his own experience as a parent.
The visit also saw William receive three special envelopes containing £10 notes for each of his children, part of a ‘Smile Challenge’ aimed at making them beam without giving them the money.
Prince William appeared to enjoy his time with the students
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Upon accepting the envelopes, William remarked: “This one will be a good one for Louis, he needs a good challenge.”
The Prince appeared to enjoy his time with the students, despite the cold weather and was filmed rubbing his hands together to stay warm during the outdoor activities.
During his Liverpool visit, William also shared insights into family cycling adventures with his children.
While visiting Cycle of Life, a non-profit cycling organisation, the Prince revealed his children’s playful approach to bike riding.
Prince William shared insights into family cycling adventures with his children
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He explained: “My children quite like pulling just the back brake and sliding along. Usually the back wheel will come past you. There is a technique.”
The Prince, dressed in a bottle green overshirt and brown jumper, demonstrated his own safety-first approach to cycling, noting he believes in using both brakes simultaneously.
The day also saw William participating in a football match with local youngsters, where he made light of his sporting abilities in the cold weather.
He joked about his performance: “It is the worst thing when you turn up and try to play cold.”