Farewell Australia
April 25th, 2014
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| source: Clarence House |
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.
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.
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| source: Clarence House |
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| source: Clarence House |
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| Transiting in Sydney enroute to London |
Cambridges Arrive In Canberra
Sunday 20th April, 2014
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.
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| 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.
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| source: Clarence House |
Prince George meets the George the Easter Bilby
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| source:Clarence House |
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.
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| source: Clarence House |
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| source: Clarence House |
George In Jets Into Sydney
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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| source:indianexpress.com |
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| source:MontrealGazette |
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 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.....
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| 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.
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.
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.
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| source: Mirror.co.uk |
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| source: Governor General NZ |
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| source: Governor General NZ |
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| 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.
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| source: news.com.au George and Catherine about to board a flight from Sydney to New Zealand |
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| George arriving in Wellington, New Zealand |
New Cambridge Family Portrait
29th March, 2014
Kensington Palace has released a new portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with son Prince George.
The photo has been issued ahead of the family's tour of Australia and New Zealand in early April.
Eight month old George is shown smiling at the family dog, Lupo. The little prince is wearing a light blue jumper with his name printed on it.
William, Catherine and George are due to arrive in New Zealand on Monday 7th April ahead of the tour start on 9th April.
Prince William was almost the same age as his son when he visited these countries with his own parents the Prince and Princess of Wales in March and April 1983.
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| George and Lupo star in this new portrait |
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| William and mother Diana before their 1983 Downunder |
William, Catherine and George to visit Downunder
2nd March, 2014
A media release was issued by Kensington Palace today in connection to the Cambridge family's upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
There was much speculation about whether baby George would travel with his parents on this tour. Kensington Palace confirmed that he will join his parents and would be just eight months old.
The media release follows:
"As previously announced, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit New Zealand and Australia in April 2014.
Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by Prince George, arrive in New Zealand on Monday 7th April, before travelling to Australia on Wednesday 16th April. The Royal Tour concludes on Friday 25th April.
The Duke and Duchess have been invited to visit by the New Zealand and Australian governments. While The Duke of Cambridge has visited both countries several times, The Duchess has yet to travel to either. The Tour will provide the opportunity for The Duke and Duchess to visit a number of towns and cities across both countries. Specific events will celebrate Australia's and New Zealand's success in the fields of technology, tourism, sports and the creative arts.
In what is the one-hundredth anniversary of the start of the First World War, The tour will also include several opportunities to recognise the sacrifice of members of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces. Among these, Their Royal Highnesses will attend a ceremony in Blenheim, New Zealand, and the ANZAC Commemorative Service in Canberra, Australia.
Prince William visited Christchurch shortly after the earthquake of February 2011. On this visit, Their Royal Highnesses will witness the city's reconstruction programme and view its plans for the future. They will also visit an area of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales badly hit by bushfires in October 2013."
Prince William first visited Australia and New Zealand with his parents the Prince and Princess of Wales in March and April 1983. The tour was six weeks long.
William was just nine months old at the time and this was a break in tradition. Previously, royal parents would travel and leave their children at home. Diana was having none of this and persuaded the Queen to allow William to travel with her and Prince Charles.
Given her age, it is unlikely part time nanny Jessie Webb will accompany George on the tour. A search for a more permanent replacement for Ms Webb is likely to be underway.
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| Wales Family before their 1983 tour of Australia and New Zealand |
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| William and Diana in Melbourne, 1983. |
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