Prince William and Kate's 'tough' decision speaks volumes as Supernanny gives vedict

Prince William and Princess Catherine have been praised by Supernanny star Jo Frost for their "no-phone rule" with their three children. The Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly have a strict rule at their Forest Lodge home that means Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, do not have phones.

This was revealed by Prince William in Brazil last week, with the future King telling Brazilian television host Luciano Huck that their eldest son George may only get a phone with "limited access" once he moves to secondary school. William, 43, also revealed that not giving the children, especially George, a phone has become a "tense" issue at home.

However, Supernanny star Jo Frost has now praised Prince William and Princess Catherine for not giving their children phones and prioritising "family connection and presence" rather than "convenience".

Speaking to Express.co.uk, the Global Parenting Expert and Childcare Specialist said: "Prince William and Princess Kate's no-phone rule is a wonderful example of conscious, connected parenting in today's digital world.

"By setting clear boundaries, even though it can be a tough call, they're allowing their children to build imagination, communication skills and emotional intelligence without constant screen interference.

"It demonstrates that even in a modern, royal high-profile household, family connection and presence come before convenience.

"Their approach beautifully models to parents everywhere that nurturing healthy habits starts with mindful parental leadership at home."

Prince William and Princess Catherine have been praised for their parenting techniques before as they continually prioritise their children over royal duty.

The couple moved to Windsor in 2022 to give their children more privacy and a more ordinary childhood than the one they were living at Kensington Palace in London.

They also take an honest and open approach with their children, with William telling the TV host in Brazil last week that him and Catherine tell their children "everything", including good and bad news.

He said: "We explain to them why certain things happen and why they might feel upset. Many questions might come up without answers - I think all parents go through that. There's no rulebook for being a parent, and we chose to talk about everything."