The Rules Kate And William’s Kids Must Abide By Under Their No-Nonsense Nanny

A school that trains nannies in martial arts and evasive driving techniques sounds like the premise of a Hollywood action movie. But these are reportedly the kinds of lessons a student will undertake if they are hoping for a job looking after younger members of the royal family. Traditionally, of course, a whole fleet would be employed to take care of the little ones. Yet in 2014 William and Katherine recruited just one woman for the task: the flawless childminder Maria Borrallo. And the strict rules that Maria has adopted to raise these future potential kings and queens are quite astonishing.

1. Tantrums are unacceptable

Maria is originally from Spain, but she trained as a nanny at the prestigious Norland College in the English city of Bath. And she now lives with the Prince and Princess of Wales at their Kensington Palace home. It’s likely, then, that she’s seen the royal tots have all kinds of angry outbursts — just like any other children their ages. So how do Norland College nannies deal with these stressful situations?

Nanny in a Book

Well, Louise Heren spent a year at Norland College and is the author of Nanny in a Book. In January 2019 she spoke to various publications about her experiences. “The tantrum can build because you’re not observing what they’re trying to get or do. Frustration is building,” Louise told Mirror Online. Norland nannies, then, are trained to be alert to the children’s needs and can manage any situations before they escalate.

2. They should follow the nanny’s example

Norland nannies are taught a loving and nurturing method of childcare. But that’s not to say they’re pushovers when it comes to strictness. Louise told Mirror Online, “It is about training the children by example rather than just telling them.”

It doesn’t have to be strict

Graduates from the prestigious British childcare college are identified by their distinct uniforms, which can appear quite stern and formal. But, as Louise told Fabulous Online, “It doesn’t have to be strict. Just because Norland nannies wear the brown uniform, they look quite old-fashioned, that doesn’t mean their message is old-fashioned. It’s no-nonsense.”