Prince William’s Eldest Son is Like a Caged Animal Without Time Outdoors

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has compared his eldest son, Prince George, to a caged animal if he doesn't get to spend enough time outdoors.

In an ITV documentary, “Prince William, A Planet for Us All,” the Duke speaks about how his three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, have fallen in love with nature and how he encourages them to protect the environment.

The film features both famous naturalist Sir David Attenborough and the Duchess of Cambridge, and follows the Duke around the world as he encourages action to fight for the environment.

William explains how his own children's passion for nature encouraged him to do more to safeguard the planet.

He says, “Seeing my children, seeing the passion in their eyes and the love for being outdoors.

They find a bug or they love watching how bees are forming honey.”

He compares his eldest son, Prince George, to a caged animal if he doesn't spend time outdoors, saying, “‘If he's not outdoors, he's quite like a caged animal.

He needs to get outside.'”

Prince William also explains that he got his love for nature after he was allowed to roam Sandringham as a child.

Sandringham is described as a slice of the British countryside in miniature, as it contains ancient woodlands, working farms, and a stretch of coast.

This love for nature has been passed on to his children, as seen in the documentary.

Seven-year-old George is shown with a garden tool in his hand as he tends to a raised bed, five-year-old Charlotte holds a plant upside down as she removes it from a pot while wearing wellies, and two-year-old Louis is seen clutching a blue bucket as he explores the garden.

Reflecting on fatherhood, William also talks about how his life is different now that he has children because he's responsible for three small people instead of just himself.

He says, “‘I think you realize a lot more when you become a father.

I was quite a happy-go-lucky young guy, enjoyed parties, and then all of a sudden you go, well, hang on a second, there's a little person here, I'm responsible for that person.'”

In another shot of the documentary, William made a surprise visit to the Eco Emeralds founded by children to make insect-friendly patches in towns and cities.

Answering a question about whether George had taught him to do the floss dance, he told the giggling children, “‘No, Charlotte can floss, she can already floss at four.'

‘You don't want to see me floss.'

‘Katherine can floss, but I can't.

It's like a really horrible film to watch me floss.'”

Speaking about preserving nature, he said, “‘You can't take it for granted.