Princess Charlotte, the only daughter of Prince William and Princess Kate, is currently third in line to the British throne. However, royal commentators suggest she probably won’t take on the role of a full-time working royal. Instead, it’s expected she’ll pursue a professional career — a change that reflects King Charles III’s plan to streamline the monarchy.

Royal expert Richard Eden told the Mirror, “From what I hear, the Prince and Princess of Wales want Charlotte, aged seven, to grow up with the expectation that she will get a job and not be a full-time royal.”

He added that this approach would align with King Charles’s vision of a “slimmed-down monarchy.”

Charlotte is a truly impressive young girl, and her vibrant personality becomes more evident as she grows. She and her two brothers are students at the prestigious Lambrook School, where they enjoy a wide variety of activities — from animal care to sports like cricket, rugby, football, and golf.

Princess Charlotte also happens to be a big fan of soccer.

Last year, she joined her parents at the Commonwealth Games. Not long after, they visited SportsAid House — a charity Kate has supported since 2013. During the visit, the charity’s CEO, Tim Lawler, revealed Charlotte’s top sport.

“She really enjoyed watching the swimming, but she’s especially into gymnastics,” he said. “When I asked her which sport she liked, she answered right away: ‘It’s gymnastics that I like.’”

The Princess of Wales added, “Charlotte is really into gymnastics — she’s always doing cartwheels and handstands, all sorts of things. It’s such a great way to build basic skills like coordination and balance.”

Prince William chimed in, “And it really helps with flexibility. It’s so good for their long-term health. We actually just went to see Cirque du Soleil recently — it was amazing.”

When it comes to parenting, Kate and William have chosen not to use the traditional “naughty step” method. Instead, they’ve introduced a “chat sofa” approach, where calm conversations replace punishment, and raising voices is strictly avoided.

“If a child misbehaves, they’re gently removed from the situation and spoken to calmly by either Kate or William,” a royal insider revealed. “They explain what happened, discuss the consequences, and never resort to shouting.”

The source also shared, “Shouting is completely forbidden. If there’s any sign of it, the child is removed from the situation immediately.”

Kate and William are also passing on an important life lesson to their children — that losing is a normal part of life, especially in sports.

“Learning to lose, which I think we’ve got to concentrate more on nowadays,” William said. “I think people don’t know how to lose well. Talking about our children particularly, I want to make sure they understand that.”

He emphasized that not winning can actually help children — and others — develop and grow.

“It’s really important to learn, from a young age, how to handle losing, to understand why it happens, and to take something valuable from the experience,” the Prince of Wales explained. “At the same time, it’s just as important to learn how to win with humility — not to gloat. These are the kinds of life lessons that shape how we connect with others, build friendships, navigate relationships, and work well with others later in life — all of which often start with playing team sports in childhood.”

The royal children don’t get ready meals—everything they eat is fresh, and picky eating isn’t allowed. “No tantrums, no food throwing,” a source told The Sun about a visit to London’s exclusive Hurlingham Club. “They line up like everyone else—no special treatment.”

George, Charlotte, and Louis spend most of their days outdoors. Tablets and phones? “Those are mummy and daddy’s toys,” a source told Us Weekly.

William and Kate want their kids to grow up grounded—just like they did.