Average age we turn into our parents revealed, according to research

THE average age we turn into our parents is 43, research claims.

That is when many start moaning about rain and dressing for comfort.

The findings are ominous news for King Charles’s son Prince William, 43 this June.

The biggest giveaway that we have become just like our mums and dads are gripes about the weather, according to 36 per cent of those polled.

Next was dozing off on the sofa in the evenings (33 per cent), then wearing comfy clothes instead of fashionable clobber (31 per cent).

A preference to be tucked up in bed before 10pm was chosen by 27 per cent — same as being told you look just like your mum or dad.

A failure to recognise music in the charts also features strongly at 21 per cent, tied with monitoring household energy consumption.

William’s wife Kate turned 43 earlier this month but may have already begun to exhibit the traits of her parents.

The poll found females start doing it at an average age of 42, compared to fellas at 45.

Other 43-year-olds potentially undergoing parental transformations include the Duchess of Sussex, as well as pop stars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

Meanwhile, 61 per cent of respondents admit buying the same things as their parents, such as furniture.

More than two-thirds (78 per cent) say having children made them realise how similar they are to their mum and dad.

More than a quarter (27 per cent) find it funny.

It can also have financial benefits, as 20 per cent do regular reviews of money.

One in six (17 per cent) say using loyalty cards and reward vouchers is another sign.

Paul Stokes, of M&S Credit Card, which commissioned the research of 2,000, said: “Many of us find ourselves turning into our parents as we get older. But that isn’t such a bad thing, especially if we’re following in their financially savvy footsteps.”