Prince William Shares a Relatable Parenting Moment with George, Charlotte, and Louis
Prince William, while being the future king, is also just a dad trying to get his kids to open up about their day at school.
The royal father of three—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6—revealed that every day he asks them what they learned at school, only to be met with the all-too-familiar response many parents hear: «Nothing at all.»
William shared this relatable moment during his visit to Liverpool on January 23, where he spoke with children from Princes Primary School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School.
When students couldn’t recall what they’d learned, he jokingly added, “I ask my children this every day, and they always say absolutely nothing at all.»
The Prince also opened up about a playful habit his kids have when they go on family bike rides. While visiting Cycle of Life in Liverpool’s Toxteth area, William watched as young people built and maintained bikes.
He even took part in pumping up a bike tire and testing its brakes. Although he emphasized the importance of safety by squeezing both brakes at the same time, he noted that his children prefer to do things their own way.
“My children quite like pulling just the back brake and sliding along,” he explained, adding that they often slide past him during rides. “Usually, the back wheel will come past you. There is a technique.”
Cycle of Life, a nonprofit organization founded in 2020, is dedicated to helping young people from varied backgrounds enhance both their physical and mental well-being while also opening up employment opportunities.
Initially focused on making cycling accessible to all, the organization has since broadened its efforts to foster confidence, build connections, and improve urban access for youth.
During his visit to Cycle of Life at the Kuumba Imani Millennium Center, Prince William took part in bike building and maintenance activities while learning about entrepreneurial cargo bikes.
The nonprofit has directly impacted around 3,850 young people. Although a planned bike ride was canceled due to heavy rain, William joked he would have looked “like a drowned rat.”
As he helped pump up a tire, he emphasized teaching responsibility, whether for a pet or a bike. He playfully asked, “Are you sure you’re brave enough to ride that now?”
In the rainy weather, William also discussed ways to make cycling more popular in the U.K. He spent time with the Tiber Young People’s Steering Group, participated in a kickabout with young people, and met well-wishers.