Relatable reason Princess Kate missed Prince William's Earthshot prize last year

Prince William is for the fourth Earthshot Prize Awards, however

After being , the princess, 42, has opted to stay at home in Windsor with their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and six-year-old Prince Louis while her husband jets off to Africa.

This is not the first time the princess has stayed behind, with the for a very important relatable reason.

While she is passionate about Earthshot and how it benefits the environment, the event was being held last year, with Kate prioritising staying at home to support her eldest child.

A senior Palace source said at the time: "The Princess will not be attending. Prince George has exams that week and the Princess wants to be at home to support him."

Kate's decision to remain at home with her son during his exams is just one example of the couple's ambition to give their children as ordinary an upbringing as possible.

It also shows just how , making sure one parent stays at home if the other has to go away for a royal engagement.

The : "When it comes to her children, Kate's taken a very direct role in her upbringing and this very modern hands-on approach has endeared to a generation of parents across the country."

Filmmaker Bidisha also previously said before: "Kate is a dedicated, hands-on very affectionate mother.

"I think she made it clear through her behaviour that being a mother is her main priority. She's providing her warmth as a parent that isn't always present in the Royal Family."

Prince William's trip comes after he for two weeks to spend the half-term with his children.

The family are believed to have spent the time in the UK either at their or their