As the Princess of Wales recovers from chemotherapy treatment, her close-knit support circle plays a crucial role in providing care and assistance. In particular, the key women are at the forefront of supporting Catherine during her healing process.
Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, a loyal royal nanny hired by the Wales family since 2014, has helped raise the young royals behind the scenes. Maria has been an integral part of the Wales household, playing a key role in the lives of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis for ten years. While the three children’s parents are known for being hands-on, the nanny can help alleviate the pressures that come with hectic work schedules, lifestyles, or circumstances, especially given the Princess’s health condition from her cancer news.
Born in Spain, Maria studied at the prestigious Norland College, which prides itself on being the first educational establishment to offer childcare training. Newly qualified Norland nannies can earn up to £42,000 for a non-residential role, with some earning up to an eye-watering £120,000 after a few years of experience. The subjects taught at the school include a variety of skills, such as self-defense, martial arts, and even getaway driving.
Alongside her prestigious training, Miss Borrallo would have also learned several rules of her job, including having daily outdoor playtime, strict screen time, and no shouting. A Norland nanny’s role changes as their charge grows; although the tasks do not become less busy, with all three children of Catherine and William now attending school, Maria spends her days juggling the trio’s activities and homework schedules rather than changing nappies.
It is true that Maria will have a major impact on their lives in the future and will help keep them grounded. Apart from looking after everyday needs and security, nannies can offer significant support in developing children’s cognitive and social skills. With the children at school during the day, it is also key for the nanny to ensure all clothes and shoes fit properly and are labeled accordingly, as Norland nannies are even given sewing classes.
It’s also their responsibility to plan nutritional and filling evening meals, even liaising with the school to ensure variety. Primarily, the job of a nanny is to care for each child as an individual, which also influences the daily schedule. A nanny is expected to support children with their homework and make it as fun and engaging as possible, which could mean setting up homework stations in the garden or an outdoor den to stop boredom.
Norland nannies are there to help promote independence among their charges and teach them about taking responsibility for their actions. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the joy on a child’s face when they achieve a task they once couldn’t do. Princess Catherine has been prioritizing her family this week as her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, continue their half-term break.
Prince William shared a positive update about his wife during a May 10th visit to a hospital on the Isle of Scilly. He has adjusted his schedule to care for his wife and their three children. The Middleton family, including parents Carole and Michael as well as siblings Pippa and James, who live nearby, are expected to provide hands-on assistance during her recovery.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has received tens of thousands of well-wishes for the royal family via letters and gifts. Although the Princess has been kept fully updated about the project’s progress, the latest announcement is not a sign of her return to work. She is not expected to return to her duties until she is given the all-clear by her medical team, Palace sources say.