Little girls may be sugar and spice and everything nice, but for a lot of dads, they're a mystery. It takes some time for men to get used to some of their daughter's girly-girl tendencies. While some redirect those requests straight to mom, others take a hands-on approach. There are classes and groups that teach men how to help do their daughter's hair. Prince William is doing what he can to be hands-on, even though he admits it isn't easy.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently visited Revoe Park in Blackpool. The park was once known as a meeting spot for drug addicts but has been revamped into a beautiful community garden thanks to the Centre for Early Child Development Blackpool’s "A Better Start" program. One of the programs that will take place in the new space allows for parents to gather and discuss issues related to parenting and mental health, putting an emphasis on men. During the visit, William chatted with another dad about what it's like doing his daughter's hair.
During recent royal engagements, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been opening up more about their children. Prince William and Kate Middleton are parents to 5-year-old Prince George, 3-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 10-month-old Prince Louis.
It's no secret that William and Kate are deeply committed to children. Aside from their role as parents, both are committed to a number of charities that focus on improving the lives of children.
Many people have pointed out that the new generation of royals is more approachable than previous generations. This could be due to their passion for reaching out and really connecting with others.
William and Kate love to reach out to children and their parents to learn more about the issues surrounding parenting and growing up today. They aren't afraid to share their own parenting tales.
William and Kate recently visited Blackpool, a seaside town in England, for a series of events. During their trip, William and Kate visited Revoe Park.
Revoe Park was once known as an area where drug addicts would congregate, but that has changed. The park is now a family-friendly playground with a community garden and space for workshops for both parents and children.
William and Kate sat down with some people involved in the Centre for Early Child Development Blackpool's "A Better Start" program. They discussed how addressing mental health in the area can help families thrive and reduce issues of homelessness and addiction.
While visiting the park, William chatted with a Blackpool resident who is part of a group called Dads 4 Life. He told William how he didn't know how to do his daughter's hair and turned to YouTube video tutorials for help.
Prince William understood that struggle all too well. He revealed he also has trouble doing Princess Charlotte's hair, saying, "Never try to do a ponytail! Nightmare."
The duchess asked William, "Have you tried to do a plait? It’s the weaving… really hard." We imagine Kate has little trouble with Charlotte's hair, however.
Kate showed off her braiding skills during a recent visit to Northern Ireland. She lent a helping hand while visiting Cinemagic, which teaches young people the magic of film and performance.
As for William, he's going to keep working on those ponytails. "I can do [Princess Charlotte’s] ponytail, but that’s about it as I don’t have enough hair to practice on!" Prince William joked.
It's funny to think that the future king of England struggles to do his daughter's hair, but it's true. It does send an important message about gender roles and equality in parenting, which is wonderful of William and Kate to champion.
Princess Charlotte always looks adorable, no matter who has done what to her hair. We can't wait to see how Prince William will tackle makeup if and when Charlotte becomes interested in that!
