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Kate Middleton Admits Prince William Struggled With Becoming A Dad

As she bonds with new parents - by marie claire
  • 16 Nov 2017
Kate Middleton Admits Prince William Struggled With Becoming A Dad

While we can tell you – in minute detail – everything there is to know about Prince George’s school lunch and Kate Middleton’s wardrobe, we know precious little about their home life. What’s family life really like within the hallowed halls of Kensington Palace?

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Yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge gave a glimpse into how she and Prince William parent: with difficulty. Visiting the Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London, the Duchess shared that Prince William in particular struggled with first-time fatherhood.

Speaking to single dad Billy, who is raising his seven-month-old daughter Violet on his own, the Duchess sympathised with his struggles.

“She was saying William was sort of similar,” Billy told Hello! after the meeting. “I just wanted to let her know how Family Action have been there for me and I think they need more support.”

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Kensington Palace on Twitter

Middleton also bonded with other mothers and revealed Prince George’s obsession with helicopters. She wore a cream Goat coat for the occasion, which she first wore back in 2013 when she was pregnant with Prince George.

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