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Kate Middleton's heartache ahead of emotional change for Prince Louis

It's a milestone week for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis!


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Georgia Brown
Senior Lifestyle & Fashion Writer
September 7, 2022
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It's an exciting week in the Cambridge household as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis prepare to start their first day at Lambrook School on 8 September.

READ: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's biggest sign yet they won't have any more children

The royals' move to Windsor marks the first time all three siblings will attend the same school, though the milestone occasion could bring about heartache for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Prince Louis, William and Kate's youngest child, is set to start Reception on Thursday. Could it be the last time the Cambridges send a child to 'big school'?

WATCH: Royal children begin their first day of school

The family's decision to leave London and move nearly 25 miles west to Windsor "to put George, Charlotte and Louis first," is Prince William and Duchess Kate’s most significant sign yet that the couple won’t be having any more children.

The family's modest move to Adelaide Cottage, a four-bedroom home situated just a ten-minute walk from the Queen’s royal estate, has got just enough room for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to have their own bedroom, suggesting that Will and Kate will be putting their focus on their current family, rather than having more children.

READ: Prince William and Kate Middleton's 22 royal parenting tricks for George, Charlotte & Louis

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The Cambridges have moved to Windsor ahead of the new school term

Should the Cambridges be thinking about having more babies, it seems likely they would have opted for a home with more space for their expanding family.

Many parents can relate to the emotions that surround sending their children to school for the first time. No matter how much you prepare for the day, parental separation anxiety is a common experience and can be a difficult time to adjust to.

MORE: 12 sweet royal sibling moments! From Princess Charlotte and brothers to William and Harry

READ: Why Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis didn't have to relocate for Lambrook school

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are likely feeling a mix of emotions ahead of Prince Louis' first day at school. This experience of parental separation can present in a range of different ways.

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Prince Louis' first day at school could be an emotional experience

Parents may feel a sense of 'emptiness' as though a part of them is missing, or could experience feelings of guilt as they cannot bring themselves to leave their child - regaredless of how safe they will be, explains the NHS.

Luckily, Prince Louis will have the support of Prince George and Princess Charlotte as they embark on their first day back at school as a trio. We can't wait to see their first photos from the big day!

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