Peter Phillipsis full of praise forKate MiddletonandPrince William.
Princess Anne’s son, 46, spoke about the strong bond that the Prince and Princess of Wales share in a new interview withSky News Australia, which was recorded before and released after Princess Kate announced on Friday that she isundergoing treatment for cancer.
In a sit-down withThe Royal Report, Peter praised the partnership between his cousin Prince William, 41, and his wife, 42, pointing to how they balance public life with parenthood toPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. Peter described the “outpouring of support” forKing Charlesand Princess Kate amid their health news in recent months as “hugely heartening” and praised Princess Kate as “remarkable in herself.”
“Without any question, she is. Her and William make a fantastic team together. Their kids are great, and they have the balance of public life and trying to be parents to three young children, which is always difficult,” Peter said.
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William and Prince Louis in Sandringham on December 25, 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
“I think they’ve got it pretty right, because you know, as history as taught us, and anyone knows, you want to be there for your children when they are of a certain age. You want to be able to drop them off at school, and pick them up from school, and watch their matches, be part of their school lives. I think that balance of doing the family life and also the public life, I think that they’ve pretty much got that bang on,” he added.
Host Caroline Di Russo said how the challenge of life in the public eye must make “family moments and those quiet times, and even when the broader family gets together” all the more important, and dad of two Peter agreed.
“It is, completely. We’re very lucky that, whilst we probably don’t see as much of each other as we would like to, as you say, when we are together, it’s a very important time. It’s not just for us as cousins, but it’s also for all of our children to be together,” he said. “When my grandparents [Queen ElizabethandPrince Philip] were alive, it’s about them being able to spend time with their great-grandchildren. These times are important… family time together is so important, and it just strengthens that bond of support that everybody needs, and certainly in tough times, it’s really important.”
Peter Phillips and Kate Middleton watch the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 at Guards Polo Club on July 6, 2023.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
Princess Anne’s son, who is not a working royal and has pursued a private career in sports-focused event management, sat for the interview during a visit to Australia as patron of ISPS Handa, which works to support disabled athletes,Sky Newssaid.Prince Harry’s Sentebale charity also partners with the charity for its annual polo match.
Peter and Princess Kate wereseen sharinga laugh on the sidelines of Prince William’s Royal Charity Polo Day in July 2023, and he attended herTogether at Christmascarol concert with his sisterZara Tindalland his daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 11, whom he shares with his ex-wife,Autumn, in December 2023.
Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips, Savannah Phillips and Zara Tindall attend The “Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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“He is going to be the anchor for his children," Ailsa Anderson exclusively tells PEOPLE about Prince William, who is now expected to stagger how he works, much like he has done since Kate was admitted to the hospital for her initialabdominal surgeryin January.
Anderson adds that thetiming of the public announcement, which wasn’t released until Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, were out of school for the Easter holidays, shows the couple’s focus on their family.
“They are protecting their children. They are thinking about their welfare above everything," she explains.
source: people.com
