Prince George’s life hits turning point as he faces ‘enormous obligations, lifelong scrutiny’

The destiny that Prince George will one day inherit is something that’s been on the lips of all those who are waiting for the gears of time to turn, and a new update reveals just what the heir to the throne thinks.

A well-placed source who is aware of the inner workings of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s parenting philosophy weighed in recently about this and spoke to RadarOnline while doing so.

According to the source, the passing of Queen Elizabeth was what marked the “profound turning point” in George's understanding of who he is and also what lies ahead for him.

Reason being, before that, the idea of one day becoming king was something distant and theoretical, a concept discussed in books and family history rather than something with immediate relevance to his own life. Her death brought home the reality that the Crown is passed from one generation to the next and that, one day, those responsibilities will ultimately fall to him.”

Its also said that behind closed Palace doors that was the period that prompted important conversations within the family about duty, service, and continuity. According to the insider George “began to appreciate that being born into the direct line of succession is about far more than waving to crowds from a balcony or taking part in major state occasions.” Moreover, since then “he is gradually learning that the role comes with enormous obligations, lifelong scrutiny, and a commitment to putting institution and country before personal preference.”

Another thing worth noting is that “at the same time, William and Catherine have been extremely careful about how this knowledge is introduced.”

“Their priority has always been ensuring that George enjoys as normal and happy a childhood as possible,” the insider also said near the end. “They don't want him growing up feeling the weight of the monarchy on his shoulders every waking moment. Instead, they have tried to help him understand his future in stages, in a way that is appropriate for his age and maturity.”