Gorgeous George Meets Obamas

United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle dined with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on Friday night. 

The Cambridges hosted the dinner in their apartment in Kensington Palace for the President who is nearing the end of his presidency. Obama, who is on a farewell visit to the UK also met with the Queen at Windsor Castle for lunch. 

Prince George was allowed to extend his bedtime by a few minutes so he could meet the Obamas. Dressed in his pyjamas, slippers and white robe, George greeted his visitors and then showed them how he can ride the rocking horse Barack and Michelle gave him at the time of his birth. 

Princess Charlotte, who will be turning one in a few weeks, was tucked in bed so was not able to join the gathering. 

Then it was off to bed for the young prince and the five adults were left to enjoy the evening. 

George And Charlotte With The Queen

Another new portrait has been released to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday.

Her Majesty celebrates her birthday on the 21st April. This portrait was taken by Annie Leibovitz just after Easter at Windsor Castle. It features the youngest members of the Royal Family.

Grandchildren:

• Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn are Prince Edward and his wife Sophie's children. 

Great grandchildren:

• Savannah and Isla Phillips are the daughters of Princess Anne's son Peter and wife Autumn.

• Mia Tindall is the daughter of Anne's daughter Zara and husband Mike Tindall.

• Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge are the children of William and Catherine.

Young Charlotte was 11 months old at the time and is pictured sitting on Queen Elizabeth's lap.

The Duchess of Cambridge also used her camera to take photos on the day for her personal album.

Happy Birthday Ma'am!!

Historic Stamps For The Queen's 90th Birthday

source: Royal Mail

The Royal Mail has released a series of stamps and products to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday on 21st April. 

A group photograph of the four generations of monarch and heirs was taken mid last year. As a result, the Queen, Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince George each feature in stamps in the series. 

To ensure that Prince George was at just the right height, he stood on a pile of blocks! He was in the same outfit that he wore to meet new sister Princess Charlotte at St Mary's Hospital and again for the first portrait of the siblings taken by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.

source: Royal Mail

Wills Speaks Of George And Charlotte

Tiger's Nest source: kensingtonroyal

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their week long tour of India and Bhutan yesterday. 

The royal couple made a six hour trek to Bhutan's Tiger's Nest monastery which is 3000m up a mountain side. BBC's Peter Hunt asked William if he was missing his children:

"Massively yes, of course. And we're looking forward to seeing them," he said. "They're in good hands."

The prince said that he and his wife Catherine had spoken to George and Charlotte "many times".

This has been the longest time the Duke and Duchess have been parted from two year old George and Charlotte who will be one in a few weeks.

According to Hello magazine: 
The Tiger's Nest monastery is considered the most important Buddhist temple in Bhutan. It was built in 1692 and is located close to the cave where Guru Padmasambhava – who is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan – is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks and three days in the eighth century.

The royal party has just landed in Agra where William and Catherine will tour the Taj Mahal. 

Bhutan stamps featuring Cambridges source: kensingtonroyal

Catherine Admits To Missing Children

New Dehli source: kensingtonroyal

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently on a tour India and next Bhutan. The couple arrived in Mumbai on the 10th of April and yesterday Catherine admitted to missing her children.

George and Charlotte have stayed home at Amner Hall where their nanny will keep them in a routine which includes the little prince attending nursery school a few mornings a week.

William and Catherine were in Pan Bari village when the duchess spoke of her little ones.

As reported in the express.co.uk:

"The Duchess told locals that Prince George is very cheeky, and said seeing all the little girls dancing in the village reminded her of Princess Charlotte.
She said she is feeling sad today because she is missing her children, but added that she will bring George and Charlotte with her next time she visits India.

When asked by elders why they had not bought George or Princess Charlotte with them, Kate replied: "Because George is too naughty. He would be running all over the place. The next time we come we will definitely bring them.' "

 

Enroute India to Bhutan source: kensingtonroyal

Charlotte's Special Flower

A chrysanthemum named in honour of Princess Charlotte is going on sale in Waitrose on the young royal's 1st birthday, 2nd May. 50p from every sale will be donated to one of the Duchess of Cambridge's charities. 

The Telegraph newspaper reported on the flower as follows:

A pink flower named after the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is being exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Princess Charlotte chrysanthemum, which is baby pink with green tips, is also going on sale at branches of supermarket Waitrose.
The bloom has been produced by Dutch company Deliflor, the world's largest chrysanthemum breeder. It delivered a bouquet of the chrysanthemums to the new royal parents shortly after Princess Charlotte's birth.

"It was the day after the baby princess was named and as the flower was baby pink, I felt 'Charlotte' would be a good name" Johan Heemskerk(said).

 The chrysanthemum is being entered for the prestigious Flower of the Year competition at Chelsea, which runs from May 24 to 28.

It will go on sale for £8 at 180 Waitrose branches from May 2, Princess Charlotte's first birthday, with 50p donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) for every plant sold. 
The Duchess, 34, is royal patron of the charity, which cares for children with life-threatening conditions and supports their families.

The unique pink and green chrysanthemum produced by Dutch company Deliflor. Credit: Deliflor Chrysanten

Waitrose's horticultural Buyer Tracey Telford said: "We're happy to be able to support such a worthwhile charity and we're sure that the Princess Charlotte chrysanthemum, with its beautiful pale pink petals, will be popular with customers this Spring.
"We're also hoping that it will prove a popular bloom at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May."

Princess Charlotte plays with a cuddly toy dog in a picture taken by her mother Credit: Duchess of Cambridge

EACH's Karen Newton said: "We are delighted that Waitrose have chosen to support us through sales of these beautiful flowers.
"This generous gesture from Waitrose will ensure we can continue to deliver vital services."
Deliflor chose the royal floral tribute at the suggestion of Johan Heemskerk after its annual social media competition to name a new variety.

Explaining his choice, Mr Heemskerk said: "It was the day after the baby princess was named and as the flower was baby pink, I felt 'Charlotte' would be a good name.
"The British royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in particular, are immensely popular in The Netherlands."

The Princess Charlotte Chrysanthemum is the latest in a long line of flowers named after members of the Royal Family.
The Georgie Boy daffodil, named after Prince George, was unveiled by Walkers Bulbs at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show.

Horticulturalist Johnny Walkers poses for photographs with his new daffodil Georgie Boy  Credit: Leon Neal/AFP/Getty

Charlotte And George News

Prince William has proudly told how his daughter Princess Charlotte is already kicking a football.

"She's a very good footballer. You hold her hand and she kicks it," William said. "Very sweet".

William was attending a reception at Wembley Stadium in his capacity as President of the Football Association (FA). Charlotte will celebrate her first birthday on May 2nd.

Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales has spoken about his love of gardening in a BBC Radio 4 broadcast. Charles has already had grandson Prince George help him plant two trees at Highgrove House. He expressed his hope that his grandchildren will come to love gardening as much as he himself does. 

In fact Charles and sister Anne were given small plots of land to care for at Buckingham Palace when they were young children. 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will start their 6 day tour of India and Bhutan on April 10th. Their children will remain at Anmer Hall with their nanny and stick to a routine which includes George attending nursery school a few mornings a week.

Wales Family 1986 Highgrove