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Jenna Bush Hager's childhood would have been marred with strict rules, but she insists her childhood was not what it seems.MORE: See the Today cast as Real Housewives - and you won't believe their taglinesThe star for the most part grew up in the spotlight, as not only was her father President of the United States, which happened when she was nearing twenty, but her grandfather as well, when she was eight-years-old.Though surely being a First Granddaughter and First Daughter came with its challenges – and plenty of Secret Service – Jenna revealed her parents were actually surprisingly not strict with her.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager explains why the Queen's death was a surprise to King Charles IIIMORE: Jenna Bush Hager's famous stand-in revealed on Today - and he's a hit with Hoda Kotb!Speaking on the latest episode of 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna on 19 October, the host revealed the "long leash" her parents actually had her on.Her and co-host Hoda Kotb were discussing whether the two grew up with lots of guy friends, which led to the mom-of-three confessing that she would blame her guy friends for any "rebellious" activity she got caught doing.However, then she admitted: "I realized last night just how not strict my parents were… I mean they were not strict." Jenna has previously opened up about how her father handled her occasional misbehaviorShe explained: "I mean they didn't want to let me go on a 'car date' but then they caught me on a 'car date' and they were like, 'Fine,' you know." The best-selling author added: "They just gave us a very long leash."MORE: Inside Today show anchors' epic homes: Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and moreMORE: Jenna Bush Hager talks personal experience with dieting alongside a

Jenna Bush Hager and her family are all in big celebration mode as they marked a huge family milestone.MORE: What Jenna Bush Hager has said about her rebellious teenage yearsThe Today Show host announced that over the weekend, she celebrated her niece's very first birthday.The Bush family got together to wish Cora Georgia Coyne, Jenna's twin sister Barbara Bush's daughter with husband Craig Coyne, a very happy first birthday. It is her first child with her husband, who she married in 2018.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager explains why the Queen's death was a surprise to King Charles IIIMORE: Jenna Bush Hager wears figure-hugging dress and strappy heels for late night television appearanceDetailing all of the celebrations, the mother-of-three spoke to co-host Hoda Kotb about her birthday party, sharing an adorable selfie with Barbara and baby Cora, who has a crown on her head."There was some celebrating going on at your house," Hoda said, and both immediately gushed over how fast she was growing up and how adorable she looked in her little birthday crown.Jenna gave a glimpse of what the family got up to, saying: "So we had breakfast tacos, and some queso...

celebrities and dignitaries alike all over the world have taken to social media and beyond to pay their respects to the royal family, and share their stories of meeting Her Majesty.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager shares heartfelt message to Today co-star Savannah GuthrieJenna Bush Hager is the latest to do so, giving rare insight into the late Queen's personality and humor as she detailed the moment her father, George Bush, met the royal.Prior to sharing the heartfelt memory of the monarch, the Today host previously shared her first hand account of the moment the now King Charles III learned of his mother's ailing health, having had dinner with him the night before her passing.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager explains why the Queen's death was a surprise to King Charles IIIMORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reunite on changed TodayAs she was discussing more unforgettable stories about the Queen's life with co-host Hoda Kotb, the star recalled when she came to visit the White House during her father's presidency, during which time Jenna was in her early twenties.She said: "She came for the royal visit, for the state dinner with my parents, and it's very hilarious because she's – you can tell that she and my dad are making some sort of wild joke," referring to a photo of the Queen alongside Prince Philip, Laura Bush and the former president.The photo sees the two former heads of state smiling and looking at each other, while their spouses look towards them.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Jenna had nothing but praise for the royal familyJenna added: "Prince Philip and my mother, who are probably slightly more dignified, are looking over like, 'This is not the time.'"MORE: Today's Jenna Bush Hager is all legs in