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Zoe Forsey

Odd rules George, Charlotte and Louis must follow under 'no nonsense' nanny

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very hands on when it comes to raising their kids, with both royals regulars on the school run and often whipping up delicious dinners in the kitchen.

But they do have help along the way, and Kate and Wills employ one of the best nannies money can buy to help care for their little trio.

Maria Borrallo trained at the prestigious Norland College and was hired by the Cambridges in 2014 when George was eight months old.

She lives in Kensington Palace and travels with the family on visits and royal tours as a discrete presence.

Maria is believed to be very strict with the royal children and like all Norland Nannies has a "no nonsense" approach.

Maria is often in the background for special Royal Family moments (Getty Images Europe)

There are a number of rules nannies at the Bath college are taught to impose on the children in their care, so it's likely that George, Charlotte and Louis have to follow them.

Norland expert Louise Heren told the Sun : "There will be no messing. That's because Maria will be aware that as they step off planes, holding mum's hands, smiling and waving to the crowds, there can't be any crying or terrible twos or tantrums."

There's a strict 7pm bedtime every night, which has to be stuck to.

She also gets invited to high society weddings (AFP)

In a bid to discourage fussy eating, new foods and flavours are introduced every few days.

All play must take place outside, regardless of the weather .

Louise said: "Lots of bike rides, playing with their dogs, potentially some gardening. Norland are very into teaching children through play.

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"If it is tipping down, they will still go out. Wet weather is just inappropriate clothing, you have to put the right stuff on."

Children are taught using games and traditional fun, such a jigsaw puzzles.

Screen time is completely up to the parents, and it's something Prince William has admitted they find difficult in the past.

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