Prince William and Kate Middleton Broke This Important Rule to Take Garden Photos of George, Charlotte, and Louis
The photos of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children playing in a garden that was designed by Middleton looked like a lovely time. Royal fans were thrilled to see the family enjoying the beautiful space, with Prince Louis walking and his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, having an amazing time exploring. The only problem? They broke a rule of the flower show.
Kate Middleton helped design the garden
Kate Middleton brought the garden design to life for the annual Chelsea Flower Show, with help from landscape architects Andrée Davies and Adam White. Some of the design elements of the garden were explained in the caption of the Kensington Palace Instagram posts featuring the family photos.
Among the highlights of the garden are a swing seat, tree house, and “incredible edibles, plants for craft activities, forest scents and a diverse range of plants, shrubs and trees of different heights and textures.”
The royal family had a special look
Prince William, Middleton, and their children, Charlotte, George, and Louis, had a special private visit to the RHS Back to Nature Garden yesterday. Photos of their adventure were posted to the couple’s Instagram account and royal fans delighted in seeing the children happily at play in the immersive outdoor space. A video also captured the kids in action, gleefully running about and checking out every nook of the amazing garden.
In the video, Princess Charlotte hops on a knotted tree swing, George checks out the items to make a campfire (as Charlotte skips past him), and Prince William shares a darling moment with Louis, giving him a gentle push on the swing. George scrambles up some rocks to take a closer look at a waterfall and Louis toddles about, looking pretty stable on his feet. George is also seen on the swing and the children sit to dip their toes in the creek.
Middleton explained the concept of the garden, which is to encourage active outdoor play, noting: “90% of our adult brains are developed before the age of 5 and what a child experiences in those really early years directly affects how the brain develops. That’s why I think it’s so important, whether we’re parents or carers or family members, really engage in quality time with children and babies from a really young age.”
She added: “I really feel that nature and being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for young kiddies. The #RHSChelsea Back to Nature Garden is a natural, creative place for them to play.”
Middleton explained that it’s her hope that the space “really inspires families, kids and communities to get outside, enjoy nature and the outdoors and spend quality time together.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton broke a simple rule
Naturally, since Middleton designed the garden with child development and play in mind, it was logical that her kids would get to give the space a look. The only problem? They broke a rule of that garden show.
Chelsea Flower Show’s rules state that children under the age of five aren’t allowed inside, as their website notes: “We regret that we cannot allow under 5s, prams, pushchairs or babes in arms at Chelsea and over 5s pay full price.”
Prince George is 5, but Charlotte and Louis are 4 and 1, respectively.
William and Middleton criticized for rule breaking
Political commentator Jane Merrick noted on Twitter: “Lovely pictures of infant royals at Chelsea Flower Show — I love Chelsea but you wouldn’t see any other under-fives there, because they’re banned. Wish the RHS would change this policy.”
She added: “And children over the age of 5 are charged full adult price. The RHS should make Chelsea more child-friendly to all kids, not just those in line to the throne.”
One fan pointed out on Twitter, however: “They also privately attended the day before the show opened. To see the work their mother had done. The children also helped collect sticks, moss, and stones from their Amner Hall Home that were placed in the design.”
