Kate Middleton shares her views on motherhood:

Chatting to the pupils at Mitchell Brook Primary School in north west London, Kate Middleton said: “My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and I realize how central values like these have been to me throughout my life. That is why William and I want to teach our little children, George, Charlotte and Louis, just how important these things are as they grow up. In my view it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport.”

• In a speech at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in March 2017, Kate confessed to a lack of confidence. “Personally, becoming a mother has been such a rewarding and wonderful experience. However, at times it has also been a huge challenge, even for me who has support at home that most mothers do not,” she said. The duchess pointed out there was no rule book, no right or wrong and you just had to do your best. “For many mothers, myself included, this can at times lead to lack of confidence and feelings of ignorance.”
• On a visit with Coach Core Essex at Basildon Sporting Village in fall 2018, the duchess was quick to embrace fans of all ages. When she met 58-year-old Janet Emery, who embraced both Prince William and Kate, the royal shared one of her parenting lessons. “Hugs are very important,” she said. “I keep saying that to my children.”
• She may have a live-in-nanny and other staff available to help with her children, but Kate admitted during a visit to Family Action in January 2018 that parenting is still a challenge.

“It is so hard. You get a lot of support with the baby as a mother particularly in the early days, but after the age of one it falls away. After that there is not a huge amount of help. Everybody experiences the same struggle.”