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Princess Charlotte may only be nine years old, but she is already excelling in various school subjects. It was revealed that by the age of two, she could already speak two languages, and recently, she added another to her repertoire. Upon hearing this news, many royal fans have praised her achievements, noting that she has also been taking on a more prominent role at public events. In recent months, she has even been described as a standout star among the younger members of the royal family.
According to sources close to the Wales family, Princess Charlotte, along with her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis, has been teaching herself Welsh using the Duolingo language-learning app. Their parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine, have been supportive of this endeavor. Prince William himself is known to be proficient in French and often uses the language with his children, affectionately calling Princess Charlotte "Minet." However, there is a deeper reason why the Princess of Wales is particularly keen on ensuring her children become fluent in Spanish.
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Being a member of the royal family comes with extensive engagements in foreign countries, and it is expected that most British royals learn at least one foreign language from an early age. King Charles III, for example, can speak Welsh, French, and German to varying degrees of fluency. The same expectation has been placed on the next generation of royals, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis being introduced to Spanish by their mother. This choice may come as a surprise to some, given that French has traditionally been the second language of the British royal family. The late Queen Elizabeth II was fluent in French and even preferred to order her meals in the language.
The Wales family has the assistance of a Norland nanny who helps balance their royal duties with family life. This arrangement appears to be working well, as Princess Charlotte, who attends Lambrook School in Berkshire with her siblings, has already picked up several Spanish phrases from her nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who is originally from Spain. A source close to the family described Charlotte as sweet, confident, and always engaged in conversation. They added that she is polite yet energetic, has beautiful manners, and speaks some Spanish thanks to her nanny’s influence.
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Despite her impressive linguistic skills, the public response has been mixed. Some have applauded her achievements, while others have downplayed them. One social media user commented that her ability to speak multiple languages is simply a privilege of being born into royalty and that she will never experience a "normal" life. Another pointed out that it is not particularly remarkable for a child to be bilingual at such a young age, as many children with parents from different countries grow up speaking two languages naturally. Others highlighted that children of immigrant families often learn multiple languages without the advantage of private education or a dedicated nanny.
While it is unclear just how much Welsh Princess Charlotte and her siblings have learned, Prince William has recently demonstrated his commitment to improving his own Welsh skills. Last week, he delivered his first full message in Welsh, wishing everyone an enjoyable St. David’s Day in a recorded video. A royal source explained that William sees it as important to enhance his proficiency in the language, given his title as the Prince of Wales, which was previously held by his father, King Charles.
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Unlike his father, who took formal Welsh lessons—including at university—William has been learning the language phonetically rather than through structured courses. He has spoken about his efforts to absorb as much of the language as possible. During his time living in Anglesey, North Wales, from 2010 to 2013 while working as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot, he developed a deep affection for the country and its culture.
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According to the most recent annual population survey, around 857,000 people in Wales can speak Welsh, representing approximately 27.7% of the population. This is the lowest percentage recorded in eight years, despite the language being a mandatory subject in Welsh schools up to the age of 16. The commitment of the Prince and Princess of Wales to learning and promoting the language has been evident, particularly since they assumed their current titles following the death of Queen Elizabe
th II in 2022.
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