5 Reasons why Prince George is Lucky to have a Spanish Nanny!

Despite the popularity of the protagonist of this story, the world is awaiting the upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand for the Duke of Cambridge for the sole reason of putting a face to the name of Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the Spanish nanny to Prince George.

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Extreme discretion is included in the charge of taking care of the most famous baby in the world but we’re sure to catch a glimpse of the royal family, nanny and all, during this getaway.

Prince George’s nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo

Maria, as the British call her, was born in Palencia, a small town north of Spain, 43 years ago. After graduating, she moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 20. Soon, she joined the elite Norland Nannies College School, considered the most prestigious in the world.

She learned to be the perfect Mary Poppins of the XXI century. Maria speaks several languages and has been practicing tae kwon do as well as anti-paparazzi driving techniques.

Needless to say, the Norland College nannies have a direct line to the aristocracy. Apparently, several friends of the Duke of Cambridge reported back to him about Maria and her skills. Her absolute devotion to work (she is reportedly not in a romantic relationship), her strict training and Spanish origin made the decision to hire Maria easy. It also allowed Prince George’s previous nanny, Jessie Web, to enjoy a well-deserved retirement at the age of 71.

Little George’s parents demonstrated clear vision for the future when choosing a Spanish nanny.

Although English remains the international language, the Prince will have no choice but to speak Spanish! According to the Instituto Cervantes, currently more than 500 million people speak Spanish, making it the second language in the world by number of speakers, and second language of international communication. In 2030, 7.5% of the world’s population will speak Spanish (535 million people), and in 2050, America will be the first Spanish-speaking country in the world.

There are, of course, other good reasons why the future King of England is lucky to have a Hispanic nanny:

Teach him the value of family.

Although his parents are very much in love, George lives in a country where millions of broken families and single mothers exist, and in which many children do not know what it is to enjoy a family dinner at night. Maria will remind George that maintaining good family ties, as Latinos do, is comforting and brings us security and emotional well-being, especially when one holds such a public office!

Bring him up with love and respect.

The famous English discipline is a thing of the past. Although Queen Elizabeth is extremely strict and left her children in the hands of babysitters, times have changed. William and Kate have made sure to hire caregivers whose code of conduct expressly prohibits any form of physical violence. As a good Latina, Maria is expected to behave in a loving and understanding way with the child.

Cook him delicious Spanish dishes.

 Although London is the capital of international cuisine, traditional English food is not exactly the most tasty and varied in the world. With a Spanish nanny, George will certainly enjoy delicious lunches based on paella, tortilla de patatas, olive oil (super heart-healthy) and jamon serrano sandwiches. Yummy!

Introduce him into the pleasures of a slow life.

While it is a myth that Spaniards take a nap every day, in the very hot summer months, a little rest after lunch is required (if possible). Taking a siesta is a very healthy habit that, far from being synonymous with laziness, helps recharge, reduces stress and improves performance. Undoubtedly, the future King of England will have very good reasons to learn to relax and disconnect from his hectic agenda.

Show him the beauty and diversity of the Spanish landscape.

Although many British people think it is synonymous to Costa del Sol, Spain is much more than beach and sangria. Perhaps Prince George will get to know the sober and historic region of Castilla-La Mancha when visiting Maria’s family during his school holidays. There, he’ll be surprised to find out that northern Spain is actually very rainy and very green. Of course, he shouldn’t miss vibrant Madrid, cosmopolitan Barcelona or splendid Sevilla and we hope Maria shows him all of it!

We hope to see images of Maria with Prince George soon, and wish the little Prince an opportunity to grow up happy and safe with his Spanish ‘Mary Poppins’!

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