Inside Prince George and Princess Charlotte's 'Heir and the Spare' Relationship

Katie Nicholl, author of 'The New Royals,' explains Prince George and Princess Charlotte's 'heir and the spare' relationship. The dynamic between the kids of Prince William and Kate Middleton follows a tradition of sort for the family; the late Queen Elizabeth II had it with her sister, Princess Margaret; King Charles III had it with his sister, Princess Anne; and then there's William's relationship with younger brother Prince Harry.

[blankiki]

Princess Charlotte seems to be very thoughtful and also very much aware of who she is.

[apik_angielski]

Princess Charlotte seems to be very thoughtful and also very much aware of who she is. Amazing.

[gdhaney]

Princess Charlotte is always correcting Prince George - it's so cute and wholesome. She is such a lovely young lady.

[susieadams]

There is nothing spare about Charlotte. She is the boss 😺

[majca]

"Heir and Spare"? No, they are siblings who love each other. Princess Charlotte will be a great support to Prince George. She's not a spare.

[Mel]

The both are looking so grown for their age.

[devon]

I lip read cause I’m partially deaf and Charlotte said “she said you need to bow.” I’m guessing she is moms messenger.

[emdcrazycat]

Not a spare! They are siblings and Princess Charlotte will be supporting Prince George. I just hope their relationship will get stronger as they’ll get older.

[mike]

She will be the most sought after woman in the world in 12 years

[jaerrios]

She's not a spare. Charlotte is pretty much a support.

[User_Happy]

🙄 at the people complaining about the term "spare". It doesn't mean one child is more valued than the other, its simply in reference to their future roles. Should the heir not be able to fulfill his duties as a monarch there is another in the immediate family who can.

[avery_bravery]

Princess Charlotte is not a spare. Please stop using that degrading term.

[Gigiphd]

Calling them heir and spare. It is very offensive.

[HawaChian]

Princess Charlotte not born as spare like her uncle harry... she is the biggest supporter for her brother the future king, just like Princess Royal

[lb]

Stop it with this TOXIC Heir and the spare garbage! This is the stuff that gives children complexes and trauma. Just

[janeternst]

They are adorable. Charlotte looks exactly like a young Elizabeth.

[jenniethompson]

“An heir and a spare”🙄

How about two children just wanting to go and pay their final respects to their grandmother?

[carolyneverett]

Charlotte looks like the Queen…George favors the Spencers

[Team-ivuo]

Entertainment Tonight you are evil for calling Charlotte a spare.

[profscarlett]

Why are you inquiring about those children? They might be royals but they are still little young children. Focus on the adults, not the children.