Princess Kate's key role in helping Prince George prepare for future royal title

Princess Kate has been a key member of the Royal Family since 2011 when she wed Prince William. While she may have been shy at first, the Princess of Wales, 43, has thrived in her royal role and has become one of the most popular royals around.

Although Kate may make royal life look easy with her megawatt smile and relatable ways, she has a lot of royal responsibility on her shoulders. As well as preparing for the concept of being a future Queen when her husband Prince William, 43, takes to the throne, Kate is also raising a future King herself.

This is because while William is first-in-line to the throne, the prince and Kate's son Prince George, 12, is second-in-line to become King.

Although William and Kate are trying to give George as ordinary upbringing as possible at the moment, along with his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, it is believed that George is very much aware of his future role.

While it may seem daunting, it is believed he is slowly being helped to prepare and understand the importance of the role, which awaits him in years to come.

Although it may be William and King Charles, George's grandfather, that will be teaching him all about royal life and how the monarchy works, it is believed that Kate has a key role in this.

Royal historian Marlene Koenig told US Weekly that this important role is simply to be a supportive mum to George, which will help him throughout his life.

She told the US magazine: "She (Kate) is there to be the loving, supportive mum in everything George does, because he is her son first and foremost."

Just months ago, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told The Mirror that George often looks "preoccupied" at royal events, which she believes is because he knows he will one day be King.

Jennie told The Mirror : "He (George) tends to look rather serious when he's 'on parade' these days. Charlotte looks demure, Louis looks impish, but George sometimes looks rather preoccupied to me. And who can blame him?

"It is an extraordinary prospect to know that one day you will be taking on the huge role that you are now watching your grandfather perform."