New Portrait Of George At 10

 A 10th birthday portrait of Prince George of Wales has been released by Kensington Palace. The image was captured by Millie Pilkington earlier this month at Windsor Castle. Please read my previous blog post to mark George's milestone birthday.

Prince George At 10

 July 22nd marks a big milestone for Prince George of Wales- his 10th birthday.

Born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington on the hottest day of 2013, George had kept his parents and the world waiting for an additional 10 days past his due date. The little prince was born at 4.24pm.

Leaving hospital for home the next day, his glowing parents couldn't hide their joy as they presented the yet unnamed babe to the crowds and the media.George Alexander Louis was christened in the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace on 23rd October, 2013.

In the early months of his life, Catherine was supported by her parents Carole and Michael. As she gradually returned to royal duties, the new mum was assisted by one of William's favourite nannies- Jessie Webb who came out of retirement on a part time basis. But in February 2014, the Cambridge household was joined by full time nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo who is still with the family to this day. 

The following month the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with baby George embarked upon a royal tour to Australia and New Zealand. George has also been on royal visits to Canada, Poland and Germany. 

In 2015 sister Charlotte was born, followed by brother Louis in 2018.  George has lived between Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace. Last summer, the Cambridge family relocated to Adelaide Cottage in the shadows of Windsor Castle. This meant moving schools from Thomas's Battersea to Lambrook School in Berkshire.

George is a sports fan who enjoys football and tennis and is a massive aviation enthusiast, in particular helicopters. Right from toddlerhood George had a fascination for not only helicopters but trucks and diggers too. 

When Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8th last year, Prince George not only lost a loving Gan-Gan but the ranks and responsibilities of the adults around him changed forever.

Grandpa Wales became King Charles III and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are now the Prince and Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall. As such George, Charlotte and Louis are now known as......of Wales, not Cambridge. 

As Heir to the Throne, dad Prince William's role is now much busier, supporting the King in his duties and also continuing his own patronages. Catherine too has significantly increased her workload while trying to spend as much time as she can being "mum".

The loss of the Queen and a year earlier Prince Philip has left a huge gap not only in the private lives of the royal family but in the number of patronages that are now unfilled. Some of these will be spread amongst remaining working royals but a number will go without a royal patron. 

As each year goes by we see George attend more events with his parents- usually church services and sporting events. Always shy in public, he is becoming more at ease. 

George was recently seen visiting Eton College with his parents. Eton was attended by William and is very close to their Windsor home. Another option could be Marlborough College which Catherine attnded and is co-ed which would mean the three Wales siblings stayed together.

Although he would be a border, his parents would be very much on hand to attend sports events and the like. So in another 2 years George will most likely make the next transition in his life. 

This blog has followed George's life from the pregnancy announcement in late 2012. So many events to reflect upon and so many memorable moments yet to come! 

Happy Birthday Prince George!  

 

 

George And Charlotte Watch Wimbledon Men's Singles Final

 Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended the men's singles final at Wimbledon yesterday. The children joined their parents the Prince and Princess of Wales to watch Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeat Novak Djokovic in 5 sets. 

George, who turns 10 this week, attended Wimbledon last year but this was Charlotte's first time. Judging by her expressions and excitement, she will be back many times in the years ahead. Catherine disclosed that Louis was very upset not to be joining the rest of the family and has been practicing his ball boy skills at home.

Charlotte met King Filipe of Spain who was in the Royal Box to support his countryman Alcaraz. 

Enjoy the photos.

Wales Family At RAF Air Tattoo 2023

 The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis headed to RAF Fairford yesterday for the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Despite the rain the family enjoyed their day out, especially George whose love of helicopters and aircraft is well known- he was even able to press the switch to partially raise the ramp of a C17 Globemaster from the inside. This was the same C17 used to transport the coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last September.

Louis was spotted climbing onto a quad bike onboard the Globemaster. The rest of the day the family looked over aircraft and at the flying display. 

Prince William served in the RAF as a Search and Rescue helicopter pilot, based at RAF Valley near Angelsey, Wales until 2014. Thereafter he worked for East Anglia Air Ambulance in the same role but in a private capacity.

The Princess of Wales has her own RAF connection- Honorary Air Commandant of the Air Cadets. Catherine took over this role from the late Duke of Edinburgh in 2015 when he was scaling back his workload. 

Prince George will mark his 10th birthday on the 22nd July so this may well be part of his birthday celebrations. 

George Watches The Ashes

 Prince William and son Prince George headed to Lords Cricket Ground on Saturday. The princes watched the second test of The Ashes between Australia and England.