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Princess Kate’s Shoe Shopping Mishap with George and Charlotte

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Princess Kate’s Shoe Shopping Mishap with George and Charlotte

Princess Kate found herself in a bit of a pickle during a recent shoe shopping trip with her children, Prince George and .

Despite their royal status and the potential future role that Kate may play as queen, the young royals still needed to gear up with the necessary school supplies, including new shoes.

The Cambridge children, George, Charlotte, and their younger sibling, , are students at Lambrook School, where their parents aim to provide them with a typical school experience.

Even though Kate is part of the royal family, she can still relate to the everyday tasks that parents face when preparing their children for school.

In a relatable turn of events, Kate made a rather amusing mistake back in 2018 while shopping for shoes with George and Charlotte at the London department store Peter Jones.

At that time, her two eldest children were attending Thomas's School in Battersea, but following the family's move to Windsor, they transitioned to Lambrook School.

During the shoe shopping expedition, Kate overlooked a crucial detail – socks for the kids to try on their new school shoes.

This led to a slightly embarrassing moment for Kate, who had to resort to borrowing socks from the store since George and Charlotte were still sporting their summer sandals.

A simple oversight that any busy parent could easily make.

Lambrook School boasts an impressive array of facilities, including a nine-hole golf course, a 25-meter swimming pool, a cricket field, an orchard, and woodland.

Additionally, the school offers students the chance to engage in polo, reflecting its commitment to nurturing children's interests and passions.

Kate, who has always been fond of sports and outdoor activities, including playing hockey during her time at Marlborough College, would likely appreciate the opportunities available at Lambrook.

Marlborough College, where Kate attended, is a co-educational day and boarding school catering to students aged 13 to 18.

While it shares some similarities with Lambrook, Marlborough accommodates students from a slightly older age group, spanning grades 3 through 13.

Despite being located in Wiltshire, Marlborough is a bit of a distance from the family's residence in Windsor.

Speculation has arisen regarding the future educational paths of George, Charlotte, and Louis.

There have been murmurs suggesting that the children may attend Marlborough College as they grow older.

Alternatively, George and Louis might follow in the footsteps of their father and uncle, , by attending Eton College.

This would mark a departure from the traditional royal route of attending Gordonstoun in Scotland, where previous generations of royal children, including and William and Harry's cousins, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, received their education.

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