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William, Kate take ‘bull by the horns’ approach: ‘George knows what to do if he’s unsafe’

Prince George is facing the biggest transition of his life, and its happening in the age of the unlimited access and lackluster privacy

By H. Anjum
Published July 23, 2026
William, Kate take ‘bull by the horns’ approach: ‘George knows what to do if he’s unsafe’
William, Kate take ‘bull by the horns’ approach: ‘George knows what to do if he’s unsafe’

Prince George’s parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning things, down to the very small detail, and through hell and high water to ensure the heir to the throne knows what to do whenever he feels unsafe.

This is especially the case because everyone has a phone these days and things wind up on TikTok even faster.

From lessons on fake friends to meeting other parents before-hand and even making secret family codes, there is something happening at every hour of the day, and its part of his security training because the heir will soon be living away from home.

In depth information about this has come straight from a well placed Palace source.

They say, “so much has changed since William and Harry attended. Poor George has so much more to be wary of, especially with social media, but he is ready and looking forward to it.”

A big fear is his physical safety but while talking to Woman’s Day the source said, “George is a smart young boy who knows what to look out for and what to do if he ever feels unsafe.”

As for what the Wales’ are doing in preparation for September, its been revealed that, “nothing is off limits in the Waleses’ household. They speak openly about everything, especially when it comes to protecting the children and giving them the skills and knowledge they need.”

A phone will also be part of the new change but it will have limited access and no internet what so ever. Essentially, as the insider puts it, “it will mainly be for family contact and emergencies.”

But that’s not the only way in which they are ensuring the transition is smooth. Taking it up a notch Kate and William William and Catherine “have also gotten to know their parents, so they feel much more comfortable about it all.”

All these measures echo something that even royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has brought to light, and what she’s said is a reality check because “the biggest challenge won’t be academics or making friends. It’ll be balancing Prince George’s privacy with the reality that every classmate has TikTok.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.