15 photos that show how fatherhood has changed in the royal family

Talia LakritzMay 28, 2021, 02:54 IST

Royal fatherhood, then and now.Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images, The Duchess of Cambridge/Reuters

Prince Charles was mostly raised by nannies and staff.
Prince William watches YouTube tutorials to learn how to style Princess Charlotte's hair.
Prince Harry spoke about hoping to "break the cycle" of pain and suffering in his family.

In an authorized biography of Prince Charles, author Jonathan Dimbleby wrote that Charles was mostly raised by nannies and staff.

The Queen holding Princess Anne and Prince Philip holding Prince Charles circa 1951. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The Duke of Edinburgh still found moments of levity with his children amid a busy royal schedule.

Prince Charles and Princess Anne being pushed on a swing by their father, the Duke of Edinburgh, with their mother Queen Elizabeth II looking on, in the grounds of Balmoral. PA Images via Getty Images

Prince Philip and Prince Charles' father-son relationship wasn't always easy.

Prince Charles talks to his father Prince Philip in front of a fireplace at Sandringham. PA Images via Getty Images

But their close bond remained.

Prince Philip and Prince Charles in 2016. Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Prince Charles released a heartfelt statement when Prince Philip, his "dear Papa," died at the age of 99 in April.

Prince Charles kisses his father Prince Philip in 2017. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

When his sons were small, Prince Charles said he "mucked around with them a great deal."

Prince Charles and Princess Diana with Prince William in 1983. Tim Graham Photo Library/Getty Images

After Princess Diana's death in 1997, Prince Charles took on the role of a single father.

Prince Charles poses with Prince William and Prince Harry on vacation. Ken Goff/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images

Kate Middleton captured a candid shot of Prince Charles and Prince William for Father's Day in 2019.

Prince William and Prince Charles in 2019. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Twitter

Prince William practiced using a baby car seat before the birth of his first child.

Prince William with Prince George. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

When Princess Charlotte came around, he began watching YouTube tutorials to figure out how to style her hair.

Prince William with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Now a father of three, William is a hands-on parent.

Prince William tackled by his kids. The Duchess of Cambridge via Reuters

When Meghan Markle gave birth to Archie in 2019, William welcomed his brother to "the sleep deprivation society that is parenting."

One of Prince Charles' official 70th birthday photos. Getty/Chris Jackson

Prince Harry held Archie at the family's first photo-call days after his birth.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Archie. Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images

In Harry and Markle's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry said taking Archie on bike rides is a highlight of their new lives in California.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Archie. Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

On an episode of the podcast "Armchair Expert," Harry spoke about how he hoped to "break the cycle" of pain and suffering in his family.

Prince Harry with Archie. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex/Instagram

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