A source close to Middleton and her husband, Prince William, said the Princess’ fears go beyond her own privacy.
They claimed: “She’s seen firsthand the level of online abuse directed at the royal family – the trolling, the threats, even the terrorist chatter that sometimes appears on social media. She doesn’t want her kids anywhere near that. The phones will come later, but only when she knows they’re emotionally ready.”
William, 43, has previously confirmed George, 12, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6, are not allowed personal phones, describing home life at Adelaide Cottage as “screen-free and family-focused.”
Insiders say the rule is unlikely to change anytime soon.
“The Princess knows she can’t shield her kids forever,” one friend said. “But for immediately, she’s drawing a line.
“She wants them to have a normal childhood – one that’s full of real conversations, outdoor play, and genuine connection, not the noise and poison that comes with smartphones.”
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