In a tale reminiscent of a fairy tale, life for the Whales family has transformed dramatically since Princess Katherine was diagnosed with cancer and began chemotherapy at home.

As the royal couple navigates these challenging times, they have established unique and surprising roles for their children to balance education and playtime, ensuring their well-being while their mother undergoes treatment.

The Hands-On parents, Prince William and Princess Katherine, have crafted meticulously structured daily routines for Princess Charlotte, Prince Louie, and Prince George.

These routines divide the day into clear blocks of time for fun, learning, and family time, maintaining a sense of normalcy and structure during this period of uncertainty.

Despite emotional and physical challenges at home, education remains a priority for the royal children. Princess Katherine and Prince William find themselves among thousands of parents nationwide educating their children at home amid school closures. Back in April, they admitted to keeping their eldest children in the dark about the Easter holidays, continuing homeschooling via online platforms.

During a recent appearance on the Peter Crouch podcast, Prince William confessed that homeschooling was not his forte, revealing, “My patience is a lot shorter than I thought it was, and my wife has a lot of patience.” Meanwhile, Princess Katherine shared that George wasn’t happy about Charlotte receiving more exciting school projects, expressing, “George gets very upset because he wants to do Charlotte’s projects because making things like spider sandwiches is far cooler than doing literacy work.”

The royal children follow a strict homeschooling schedule, assigned a study space while also being allowed to study in different areas of the house or garden for added flexibility. They are encouraged to participate in fun outdoor activities to stay active and healthy, closely supervised by Royal Nanny Maria.

Maria, apart from teaching the children Spanish, ensures they have time to play outside every day, regardless of the weather. She orchestrates outdoor games, bike rides, and gardening sessions, emphasizing hands-on, muddy playtime, despite the royal children’s usually put-together appearances during public engagements.

Princess Katherine’s warm and affectionate interactions with her children are evident, even during these challenging times. The nanny reassures both the children and Princess Katherine that they are well-cared for, managing their activities appropriately to facilitate their participation in care activities.

As the Whales family adapts to the challenges of homeschooling and cancer treatment, they exemplify resilience, warmth, and dedication to their children’s well-being, proving that even amidst adversity, the bonds of family remain steadfast.