It’s no secret that Prince William and Princess Kate are both incredibly competitive – and it’s a trait they have passed on to their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The royal couple enjoy a bit of healthy competition, whether on public engagements or at home. According to a royal expert, the Wales children have inherited their parents’ love of games – but things can get a little fraught!
Christopher Andersen, author of The King, said: “The Prince and Princess of Wales have always been competitive about pretty much everything – foot races, swimming races, board games, card games, you name it. Now this trait has been passed on to George, Charlotte and Louis – all of whom have been taught to give it their all.
“Unfortunately, this often leads to heated arguments about cheating and breaking the rules – which in turn leads to the occasional game board being tossed and pieces sent flying.”
He further noted: “Competition runs in the royal blood. No one enjoyed a spirited contest more than the late Queen Elizabeth II, whether she was cheering on her horse at Ascot or watching a tug of war at the Highland Games. Prince Philip was a world champion four-in-hand carriage driver and Princess Anne competed in equestrian events at the Olympics. And King Charles was such a passionate polo player he suffered countless injuries in the process.
“But the royals look like pikers compared to the Middletons, who taught Kate that winning was pretty much everything,” Andersen continued. “William and Kate’s card games are so heated and all-consuming that William makes excuses to avoid being sucked in. But away from his win-at-all-costs Middleton in-laws, William has never shied away from going up against Kate in a contest,” he told Fox News.
