Prince William and Kate Middleton are transforming the Royal Family’s traditions and customs. The Prince and Princess of Wales are creating a more modern monarchy, which they have repeatedly demonstrated through their endeavors to raise their children.

The couple has been outspoken about many things, including their private life, which has dramatically impacted how members of the public view them, increasing their popularity. But while they are fearless in talking freely about virtually all topics, is their family life as great as it sounds?

It may be time for them to take the next step and begin speaking about how marriage can be challenging and demanding, which their marriage is most likely also (just like anyone else’s). After all, making themselves even more relatable could be crucial in saving the monarchy for future generations.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are known for their progressive take on what a modern monarchy should look like. The Prince and Princess of Wales decided to move in a more modern direction many years ago, beginning with how they raise their children. William has taken a lot of inspiration from his mother, Princess Diana, who wanted to give William and his brother, Prince Harry, an upbringing that perhaps veered from what royal children had experienced before. Their childhood, for example, wasn’t confined to stiff outfits as they learned the “royal way” to behave.

Instead, Diana saw the value of her children not being exposed only to royal life but also to everyday life. To her, that would affect her children positively in the future; if they hadn’t been to a fast food restaurant or ridden the subway, how would they ever connect to members of the public?

Of course, eating at McDonald’s or riding the subway weren’t the only things they did, but those two minor things tell us a lot. William, it seems, was greatly inspired, and what Diana gave him, he and Kate gave their children.