“Secrets of the Royal Nanny: Meet the Woman Raising Kate & William’s Kids!”

Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo has been a key figure in Prince William and Kate Middleton’s household since their eldest child, Prince George, was just eight months old. She has played a significant role in raising Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis while living with the family at Kensington Palace. However, when the couple relocated to Adelaide Cottage in 2022, she was assigned to a separate residence, though she continues to be actively involved in the children’s care.

Born in Spain, Borrallo studied at the prestigious Norland College in the U.K., a renowned institution specializing in childcare training. The academy equips students with skills ranging from child development and first aid to defensive driving and security awareness. As royal commentator Victoria Murphy explained, Norland graduates are trained in every aspect of childcare, even preparing to look after future monarchs.

During her time at Norland, Borrallo developed a unique skill set that includes evasive driving, handling extreme weather conditions, and even Taekwondo, which is particularly useful in potential security threats. According to reports, Norland teaches its nannies specialized self-defense techniques, including how to maneuver a pram to evade a possible kidnapping attempt. They also receive high-speed driving instruction at Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire.

Borrallo officially joined the royal family in 2014, making her public debut during Prince William and Kate’s tour of Australia and New Zealand. She has since accompanied the family on various travels, including their visits to Anmer Hall and royal engagements abroad.

In addition to caring for the royal children, she has introduced them to Spanish. In 2017, a young girl revealed that Prince George had already learned to count to ten in Spanish thanks to Borrallo. Princess Charlotte also received Spanish lessons from her.

Borrallo is a familiar presence at major royal events such as Trooping the Colour, often seen keeping a watchful eye on the children from the Buckingham Palace windows. She also played a vital role at Princess Charlotte’s christening in 2015, where she was seen in her signature Norland uniform—a brown dress and bowler hat, reminiscent of Mary Poppins.

A devoted caretaker, Borrallo is known for balancing discipline with warmth. As a source once shared, “She adores the children and is both firm and loving with them.” Her role is to provide unwavering support while respecting the royal parents’ authority, a dynamic that has evolved from past generations of royal childcare.

Unlike previous royal families, where nannies played a dominant role, Prince William and Kate take a much more hands-on approach, inspired by Princess Diana’s parenting style. They prioritize normalcy for their children, incorporating everyday activities like supermarket trips and casual family outings.

Kate is deeply involved in managing their children’s schedules, while William embraces a modern parenting approach, including techniques like active listening. This method, which involves kneeling to meet his children at eye level, has even influenced celebrities like Anne Hathaway.

Beyond her childcare duties, Borrallo has also demonstrated an eye for photography. In June 2023, she was seen capturing candid moments of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis during Trooping the Colour, showcasing yet another of her many talents.