George's 1st Birthday

22July, 2014

source: Clarence House

Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge today turned 1!

George's parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released three photos to mark the occasion. The photoshoot had taken place a few weeks ago at the Natural History Museum in Kensington when the family visited the Sensational Butterflies exhibition. Catherine is Patron of the Museum. 

Press Association's John Stillwell took the photos which show the young Prince fascinated by the butterfies and also demonstrating his new walking skills. The photographer said George was "quick on his feet", "determined" and "lively".

Catherine and William released the following statement:

 "We would like to take this opportunity on George's first birthday to thank everyone over the last year, wherever we have met them, both at home and overseas, for their warm and generous good wishes to George and our family."

George was wearing striped dungarees by Petit Bateau. His parents will be hosting an afternoon tea for George's godparents and close family.

source:Clarence House

source: Clarence House

George At The Polo

Sunday 15th June, 2014

Prince George made a surprise appearance at the polo today. Prince William was competing in a charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club on his first Father's Day. 

The Duchess of Cambridge brought her son along to watch William and Uncle Harry play on opposing teams. George, who is now almost eleven months old, crawled on the lawn and showed he is almost walking unaided.

The little prince was sporting a white polo top and the Neck and Neck striped dungarees that he wore when departing Australia in April.

source: Clarence House

Farewell Australia

April 25th, 2014

source: Clarence House

William and Catherine attended a Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial to Commemorate ANZAC Day. This was a last minute schedule addition as they also took part in the later pre-arranged ANZAC service. 

Then, mid afternoon, the couple and their baby son George flew out of Canberra's Fairbairn Air Force Base at the conclusion of a very successful New Zealand and Australia Tour. The family flew to Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport to connect with a commercial Qantas flight to London via Dubai 

Prince George wore striped dungarees by Neck and Neck and Early Days pre walker shoes. A matching red cardigan and white polo top completed the look.

George, now nine months old was the undoubted star of the tour, but his father William showed a new maturity in the way he carried out his duties. Catherine seemed to grow in confidence in her royal role. 

Royal tours such as this are "sink or swim" as the large number of duties packed into each day require stamina, confidence and an ability to make small talk with large numbers of strangers.  

I think most would agree that the Cambridge family renewed interest in the British Monarchy and Her Majesty The Queen would be very pleased.

source: Clarence House

source: Clarence House

Transiting in Sydney enroute to London

Cambridges Arrive In Canberra

Sunday 20th April, 2014

Government House, Canberra

The Cambridge family ended their very busy Easter Sunday by flying from Sydney to the Australian capital, Canberra.

The flight time is usually less than half an hour so there would have been time for only a cup of tea for the Duke and Duchess and a quick snack for George.

Upon arriving at Fairbairn Airforce Base, Catherine and William were met by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

Young George was dressed in a lovely blue Moss stitch cardigan by Rachel Riley ( http://www.rachelriley.com/product/787/Baby_Boy/Clothing/Knitwear), navy shorts and his Early Days pre-walker leather shoes.

Canberra's Government House in the lake-side suburb of Yarralumla will be the base for the family for the remaining 4 days of the tour. I am sure Catherine, William and George will go for walks in the grounds and see the large kangaroo population that calls this residence home. 

Tomorrow is a designated rest day.

source: Clarence House

Prince George meets the George the Easter Bilby

source:Clarence House

Sunday 20th April, 2014

Prince George celebrated his first Easter today by going to Sydney's Taronga Zoo with his parents.

The Australian Government's official gift to George upon the occasion of his birth was a bilby named George!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, ably assisted by their young son, officially opened the new Prince George Bilby Exhibit at Taronga and met the marsupial namesake.

In Australia, it is common to buy chocolate bilbies in lieu of chocolate rabbits for Easter. This aims to raise awareness for the endangered bilby's plight.

Gorgeous George was hugely excited to see the animal and was patting the glass trying to reach it. Catherine remarked "he's trying to grab his ear," To which William replied "if he gets it he'll never let go,"

The young royal was presented with a soft bilby toy and he promptly threw it aside, much to his parents embarrassment! George was then handed to his nanny Maria and his parents continued to tour various zoo exhibits.

George was wearing a Rachel Riley blue striped polo top and navy shorts. He also sported Early Days leather shoes.

Later in the day the family will leave Sydney and fly to the Australian capital Canberra where they will be based for the remainder of the tour.

source: Clarence House

source: Clarence House

George Jets Into Sydney

April 16th, 2014

Catherine, William & eight months old George arrived at Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport today aboard a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing 737. 

After spending 9 days in New Zealand the next stage of the Cambridge family's tour got underway on a beautiful sunny day in Sydney. 

The royal couple were greeted by Governor General Peter Cosgrove (seen above and below) , his wife, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and wife Margie. New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell had stood down from his position just that morning amid claims he did not reveal a gift of expensive wine. 

The Duchess of Cambridge carried George from the aircraft and then handed the bouncy and energetic baby to Prince William.They farewelled George who headed off for a nap.

The couple then travelled to the Sydney Opera House for a function before being whisked across Sydney Harbour to their base at Admiralty House.Here they will stay as guests of the Governor General until later in the tour when they travel to the Australian capital Canberra.

George was dressed in the "Smocked Sailboat Romper" in white by Belgian company Les Petites Abeilles. The company name means "the little bees". The smocking on the clothing uses the honeycomb stitch. The romper sells on the site for 60 euros.

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Goodbye New Zealand

16th April, 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George departed New Zealand today after a successful 9 day tour. They smiled as they boarded a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing 737 for the journey to Sydney.

The tour saw eight months old George undertake his first public engagement when he joined a Plunket playgroup with ten other babies at Government House.

The royal couple themselves proved to be hugely popular with New Zealanders and did much to dampen anti-monarchist sentiment. 

Prince George looked gorgeous in Dungarees by Rachel Riley, Early Days Pre-Walker leather shoes (last seen at the playdate) and a very sweet cream cardigan.

Now onto Sydney, Australia for the next two weeks.....

The royal family leave New Zealand after a very successful visit.          source:Clarence House

George's First Engagement

Wednesday 9th April, 2014

Under the watchful eye of his proud parents, eight months old Prince George took part in his first official duty today.

The occasion was a playdate at Government House organised by family support group, Plunket. Plunket offers health services and advice to young families in New Zealand. Ten other families and their young babies of similar age to George were selected to take part in the playgroup. 

George showed off his two bottom front teeth and guests were told he has four or five more about to pop though. The young prince squirmed in his mothers arms and sucked her hair but once put down he crawled off to find a toy. 

He loved the tamborine, wooden toys and blocks. George was not shy and seemed to take command of the room. Catherine remarked that he had played with other babies before but never in a group as large as today's. 

source: Mirror.co.uk

The prince was dressed in a navy sailboat smocked dungaree from Rachel Riley. Underneath he wore the Milo bodysuit from Chelsea Clothing Company. The outfit was completed with the Early Days pre-walker leather shoes.

source: Governor General NZ

source: Governor General NZ

William and his parents at the same Government House 31 years earlier

Cambridge Family Arrives In New Zealand

Monday 7th April, 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and son Prince George arrived in New Zealand capital of Wellington on 7th April.

They had travelled on a commercial Qantas flight from London to Sydney via Dubai. After a short wait in Sydney, they boarded a New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757 for the 3 hour journey to Wellington.

Here the family disembarked for the start of their three week tour of New Zealand and Australia. Despite the long trip from London, the William and Catherine looked happy and excited to be at last getting the tour underway.

The Duchess, dressed in a bright red Catherine Walker coat , carried her son from the aircraft. The couple then travelled to Government House for a ceremonial welcome and then spent the next two nights at Wharekauhau Lodge in Palliser Bay at the southern end of New Zealand’s North Island.

After this private stay to recover from their jet lag, the Cambridge family will be staying all but one night of their New Zealand tour at Government House.

source: news.com.au
George and Catherine about to board a flight from Sydney to New Zealand

George arriving in Wellington, New Zealand