Warm Bath, Herbal Soap, Warm Milk, and Stories: The Non-negotiable Nighttime Routine of Kate Middleton's Children

Caroline Redgrave has been a nanny to the children of Kate Middleton and Prince William for over five years. During this time, she has had the opportunity to closely observe the daily lives of Princes George, Charlotte, and Louis, and the "relaxing routine" they follow before bedtime each night. The former nanny revealed to The Sun details that include a relaxing bath, stories, and warm milk to ensure the children have the best possible sleep.

Bedtime is quite the ritual in the home of the Princes of Wales. "We always maintained a family structure: a warm bath, quiet games, stories, and then to bed. It was designed to help them relax slowly. The routine was always the same, no matter what had happened during the day," she explained. An "unnegotiable" process to return to calm at the end of the day, which also considers the children's skincare: "We never used harsh products or anything with strong fragrances. Their skincare routines were really simple, very natural. No chemicals or complications. Just warm water, a soft cloth, and herbal soap," she detailed.

Additionally, George, Charlotte, and Louis have another non-negotiable rule: the prohibition of technology before bed. "There was no time for screens at night because it was about winding down," Redgrave noted, also pointing out to the English newspaper that "George liked building with blocks after his bath, while Charlotte preferred to read quietly, and Louis often cuddled with a plush toy."

The nanny recalled how getting to know them "in those quiet hours of the night," "when they are most relaxed," was when she could truly see what they are like: "Polite, playful, and full of personality," she described.

Redgrave cared for the young princes during their early years and has portrayed these home routines that, besides helping the children sleep, became a moment of disconnection from the outside world and emotional bonding for a family laden with public responsibilities. "About an hour before lights out, Charlotte, Louis, and Prince George would have a cup of warm milk, never cold, and sometimes a slice of banana or half a rice cake," she detailed. "There were hugs, books, the occasional giggle. It was wonderfully normal," she reflected.

The Princes of Wales are particularly careful with the education and protection of their children. The childhood of King Charles's son was marked by the scandals involving his parents and the tragic death of his mother, Princess Diana. For his three children, he has sought a respectful and natural upbringing, as far removed as possible from public exposure, something we witnessed firsthand following Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis almost a year and a half ago.

The heir and his wife were determined to protect their children and focus on the family during the princess's treatment, a decision they maintained after announcing that the illness was in remission, putting institutional duties on the back burner. In this regard, they did not attend the traditional Easter Sunday service, and Kate did not travel with her husband to Pope Francis's funeral. A clear indication of the shift in priorities at Kensington Palace, where the physical and emotional well-being of the family is paramount.

In this regard, the Princess of Wales is gradually returning to work, participating in occasional events characterized by their significant institutional relevance or by having a social impact aligned with her values.