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Princess Charlotte's 'Royal Crash Course': Princess Anne Teaching Fellow 'No Nonsense' Great-Niece How to Properly 'End Conversations'

Princess Charlotte could one day become 'the Princess Royal,' and HRH is reportedly receiving a crash course in etiquette from the current holder of the title, Princess Anne.

Princess Charlotte will potentially become "the Princess Royal' one day when her father, Prince William, is the monarch. This has many royal analysts excited by the news of the current title holder, Princess Anne, giving her great-niece a crash course in how to perform in the position.

"Anne's 'training,' if you will, isn’t just about rank, file, and curtsies either," a source shared. "She’s shown her how to spark conversations, but also how to end one and move on without upsetting anyone."

"That was a tough one for Kate to learn, but Charlotte was born to royalty so is used to the subtle signals and messaging the royals give to stay in control of a situation," they added. "They couldn’t imagine a better role model than Anne, who is renowned for her work ethic and impregnable support for the King. She doesn’t put a foot wrong whilst still having her opinions not only heard but respected."

The insider then shared a tidbit about how the Princess Royal was instrumental in developing Kate's "princess mode" when handling members of the public. "Anne was invaluable to Kate during those early uncertain years, especially as a commoner. She wants Charlotte to have the same candid tough love Anne gave her," they added.

This insight comes amid reports suggesting that the Princess of Wales is a firm stickler for protocol in the Wales household, and this includes a "strict" rule for her daughter as well as Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, 6.

"Shouting is absolutely 'off limits' for the children and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal," a Wales estate insider revealed.

If any of the royal kids step out of line, spankings and such are forbidden, but the next king and his future queen employ a more unique approach to discipline.

"The naughty child is taken away from the scene of the row or disruption and talked to calmly by either Kate or William," they added. "Things are explained and consequences outlined and they never shout at them."

The Prince and Princess of Wales have both made it a point to put their three children above everything else — including the Crown.

"They're raised with an understanding of royal procedures and protocols," Jo Frost of Supernanny told an outlet in February. "And they're raised to understand, there's a time and a place... They have a lovely balance of that and behind closed doors, no doubt they're playing games and winding each other up as siblings do, teasing each other, having fun and baking cookies and being out in nature."

Anne would have needed to have passed away before Princess Charlotte could be eligible to become a future Princess Royal. The title is for life and is given to the eldest daughter of a reigning monarch granted they are not the direct heiress to the throne. Princess Anne was given the style in 1987 by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Daily Express reported on the insider revelations.