Kate Middleton and Prince William have banned this from their house for George and Charlotte

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge view helicopter models H145 and H135 before departing from Hamburg airport on the last day of their official visit to Poland and Germany on July 21, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.

Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the airport in Berlin on July 19, 2017

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge carries Princess Charlotte of Cambridge as they arrive with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge on day 1 of their offical visit to Poland on July 17, 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.

Parenting is difficult whether you're royal or not.

While Kate Middleton and Prince William are trying to raise their children as normal as possible inside the royal fishbowl, they are taking a strict approach to avoid spoiling their children - that includes iPad access.

While most children are more accustomed to swiping than writing, the gadgets are off-limits for Prince George (four) and Princess Charlotte (two).

"They’re very much seen as Mummy and Daddy’s toys, not for children. As two people who grew up without gadgets for entertainment themselves, William and Kate are firm believers in toys, outdoor play, and encouraging an active imagination. They’re very much a normal family," a source told Us Weekly, in a new profile on the family.

Meanwhile, George, who celebrated his fourth birthday last month after a tour of Poland and Germany, is reportedly becoming aware that his life is not exactly the same as the average child his age, with an insider telling the mag that's he's "at an age where he’s starting to realize that the world he lives in is different to his friends."

Unsurprisingly, two-year-old Charlotte is still oblivious to her princess status and loves Disney princesses and tagging along with her mother everywhere.

"Wherever Kate goes, so does Charlotte," they added.

Kate and William are often praised for their down-to-earth parenting skills - choosing to raise their children in Norfolk for as long as possible (they're moving to Kensington Palace later this year), signing up Prince George to a progressive private day school over William's alma mater and dressing both in clothing from the high street.

Last year, Vanity Fair reported the royal couple had the blessing of William's father Prince Charles and  his grandmother Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

"The Queen and the Prince of Wales have given their blessing for William to live this life, and William is very grateful. It’s enabling him and Kate to raise their family in a way that’s as close to ordinary as they can get. William doesn’t want George and Charlotte going through some of the experiences he went through growing up. Everything he does regarding his family is very deliberate."

Sumber: http://www.independent.ie

The Duchess Of Cambridge Gives Evening Dressing A Modern Twist

IF this week has taught us anything, it is this: The Duchess of Cambridge can meet – and rise above - any sartorial challenge with style and grace. Her final lesson being the mastering of the cool cocktail look.

 

Last night she stepped out in Berlin wearing a teal, navy, grey and black dress by German-born, London-based designer Markus Lupfer whilst visiting the Clärchens Ballhaus in the Mitte district. She teamed her bird-printed dress with her new favourite Prada wave strap sandals; a chainmail belt which elegantly cinched in the neat shift dress at the waist, and a diamond-patterned silver clutch bag.

 

 

 

 

Her dress selection proves her style credentials too, for Lupfer's pre-autumn/winter 2017 collection is yet to go on sale. Similar styles are on his website, and a blouse and skirt in a brighter version of this print are available at Farfetch.com, but otherwise this is a first.

The elegant look also mirrors the way she started her diplomatic tour: paying tribute with her ensemble to the nation she is a guest of. On her first night in Poland, she wore a bespoke dress by Polish designer Gosia Baczynska, which proved to be a modern marvel. Choosing Lupfer’s design for the Berlin leg of her journey speaks volumes as to the ultimate aim of the trip: that of promoting a good relationship between Britain and Germany; Lupfer being born and raised in Germany, but trained and based in London.

 

 

 

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Maritime Museum in Hamburg Germany

The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Maritime Museum in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday, turning heads in a pretty purple number. 

 

Kate Middleton Is the Epitome of Perfection in Pretty Purple Dress - See the Chic Look. The 35-year-old wore a long-sleeved dress by one of her go-to designers, Emilia Wickstead, which she styled with suede nude stilettos and a reddish-pink clutch.

 

Allow Kate Middleton to Instantly Brighten Your Mood With Just Her Dress

Allow Kate Middleton to Instantly Brighten Your Mood With Just Her Dress

Kate Middleton Rocked This Red Summer Party Dress

We’re copying Kate’s style for our remaining (maybe not as lavish) summer events. Some cheaper alternatives, ranked from affordable to mega splurge.

 

Last Wednesday, the Duchess chose a fire-engine-red off-the-shoulder maxi by Alexander McQueen (the design house that made her unforgettable wedding gown) for a garden party in Berlin. She completed the head-turning look with a pair of statement earrings and cream Prada shoes.

Although the Duchess usually opts for looks that are more timeless, this dress definitely veers into trendy territory with its Bardot neckline. But that maxi hemline and loose silhouette gives it a hit of breezy class. If you love this look but aren’t prepared to spend roughly two thousand dollars to copy it, we understand. Click through this collection of equally bold and pretty alternatives to Kate’s outfit, ranked from cheapest to major splurge.

Duchess of Cambridge attenda The Queen's Birthday Party at the British Ambassadorial Residence

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attenda The Queen's Birthday Party at the British Ambassadorial Residence on the first day of their visit to Germany on July 19, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The royal couple are on a three-day trip to Germany that includes visits to Berlin, Hamburg and Heidelberg. 

The Duchess of Cambridge's Daring New Approach To Diplomatic Dressing

Some may say the Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe - whilst diplomatically strong and stable - is a bit staid. She knows the designers she likes and trusts and relies on them heavily for official occasions (and who could blame her?) However, her evening ensemble in Poland last night proves she still has the element of sartorial surprise firmly within her grasp.

Attending a party at the British ambassador to Poland's residence in honour of The Queen's birthday, the Duchess chose striking, white mid-length cocktail dress with architectural black detailing by popular Polish designer Gosia Baczynska.

Black-edged pleats brought a graphic quality, while a floral black appliqué detail at the waist softened the look.

The deep V-neckline delicate framed her contemporary pearl necklace - the same she first debuted during a visit to Paris in March this year - and also marks the second rather more risque neckline to be worn by the Duchess of late. Last week she chose a plunging Marchesa gown - a marked departure from the conservative necklines she usually favours for evening events - whilst hosting Spain's Queen Letizia and King Felipe at Buckingham Palace.

Finishing off her get-up, the Duchess wore her hair tied up in a neat, but low chignon, all hair swept back from her face, and a pair of chic black heels with straps around her ankles. It is believed this was a bespoke creation for the Duchess, organised by her stylist, Natasha Archer, based upon a dress from Baczynska's autumn/winter 2016/17 collection. Baczynska was in attendance to see her design take centre stage.