It might seem like there's a galaxy of difference between a Jedi and a Duchess — but what
parenting advice did Mark Hamill have for Kate Middleton after the Platinum Jubilee?
And why are people feeling worried about little Prince Louis?
Keep watching to find out.
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off on June 2nd, 2022, and, almost
immediately, Prince Louis stole the show.
During various Jubilee events, the queen's great-grandson — the son of Prince William
and Kate Middleton — had everyone talking.
Louis, the couple's third child, was making faces at the adoring crowd below him while
standing on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade.
An insider told People magazine:
"He's a cheeky monkey — a typical third child.
It's nice that the world got to see him enjoying himself."
While the queen herself seemed entertained by the child's antics, some people were more
upset by the silly faces Louis was making.
Blanca Cobb, a body language expert, exclusively told The List that his sister, Charlotte,
seemed less than amused with her brother's behavior.
However, the overwhelming majority of viewers enjoyed Louis' hilarious faces, especially
on Twitter.
And, after Louis was later seen getting into trouble at the Jubilee parade in London, one
galactic celeb jumped into the conversation to offer a stark warning.
Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, took to Twitter to
give some advice to the Duchess of Cambridge.
He said:
"I think she should start dreading the teenage years...
NOW."
"We're doomed!"
And while Hamill's advice seemed to be in good fun, some were genuinely concerned about
the child's behavior.
In fact, Middleton's parenting was criticized following Louis' public antics at the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations.
One fan of the family commented:
"Why are we shocked?
[...] his mother doesn't raise him, a staff does.
This is not 'normal four-year-old' behavior."
However, other commenters were quick to point out that he is simply a child who was likely
bored out of his mind during the long events.
One user wrote:
"Good grief the comments in here are a ride.
Kids constantly test boundaries and will misbehave from time to time.
These kids don't have the luxury of skipping boring events and Kate doesn't have the luxury
of disciplining the kids in public, which I'm sure he knows."
Now, one of the U.K.'s most well-known child-rearing experts is sharing her thoughts on Louis'
behavior, as well as Middleton's response — and she agrees wholeheartedly with one
side of Twitter.
Jo Frost, better known to most as "Supernanny," had wise words to share about Louis' antics.
On her Instagram account, the parenting expert shared a photo of the little prince sticking
his tongue out at his mom, Kate Middleton, and then covering her mouth.
She wrote:
"All that sitting, watching and organization, most children can't sit in their chairs at
a dining table for longer than 15mins.
It certainly must have been beautifully overwhelming for this little chap."
Frost has been known to advocate for children engaging in age-appropriate behavior.
Often, parents expect adult reactions from kids, and that's just not rational.
In this regard, she said, Louis reacted in what would be considered normal behavior from
a 4-year-old made to endure such pomp and circumstance.
When kids do act out, the nanny recommends using a "naughty step," where parents ask
the child to sit so they can discuss their troublesome behavior.
Middleton actually reportedly employs a version of this with her three children, using a "chat
sofa" at home instead of a step.
Frost then commented on how she was quite impressed with both Prince William and Kate
Middleton's parenting styles, citing that they have publicly shared their struggles
and continue to always try to do better.
She says:
"Catherine has never been one to shy away from publicly giving her children a fair telling
off to behave and that's a sign of a confident parent who is able to hold boundaries whilst
empathetically meeting her children's needs."
Frost finally wrote that she wishes all children could be "raised, seen [heard &] loved with
healthy boundaries."
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