TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson says more parents should learn from the example set by the Royals and stop raising 'brats'. The Swedish-born, one-time weathergirl claims the behaviour of Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven, at Queen Elizabeth's funeral puts most mums and dads to shame.
The former Gladiators host praised their 'impeccable' and 'outstanding' behaviour at the emotional event and said many parents could do with following in William and Kate's footsteps, reports the Mirror.
Ulrika went on to speak of her "intense dislike" for the young children of today who she said were "over-stimulated" and require "constant" attention.
The 55-year-old says youngsters now can no longer entertain themselves and hinted that its down to the wrong type of parenting.
Talking about Charlotte and George, she wrote in her Sun column: "You could say there were adults in the congregation who displayed less upright conduct and demeanour than these two young, impressive creatures. I won’t be the only parent who was astounded by their ability to melt into the crowd of mourners at the Queen’s funeral, without attracting the wrong kind of attention.
"We're breeding a nation of spoiled brats whose every whim has to be catered for. Kids are no longer expected to just be bored or to entertain themselves."
It was reported that George and Charlotte’s presence was suggested by "senior palace advisers", with an unnamed official saying George’s presence would be desirable "if only to reassure the nation of the order of succession".
