New Prince Louis Photos

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released three new portraits of their youngest son Prince Louis who has just turned one today.

The photos were taken by the Duchess at Anmer Hall earlier this month. 

Happy Birthday Prince Louis!

George & Charlotte Back to School

The Easter weekend marks the end of the month long Easter break for Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

Much of the holiday has been spent at the Cambridges' home in Norfolk, Anmer Hall. The property on the Queen's Sandringham Estate is the family's "bolthole" where they have total privacy and spent much of the children's early years before formally moving to London in 2017.

The property has a tennis court, vegetable gardens and beautiful country to play in, just as the Duchess of Cambridge did, growing up in the Berkshire countryside. The family have a cocker spaniel, Lupo and at one stage a guinea pig named Marvin. 

Both George and Charlotte are learning to ride ponies and Charlotte has tennis lessons when in London. 

During the break the Duke and Duchess and the older children attended Burnham Horse Trials to watch William's cousin Zara Tindall ( also George's godmother) compete. 

So now it is back to London where George attends Thomas's Battersea and Charlotte goes to Willcocks Nursery School close to Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. Charlotte will celebrate her 4th birthday in early May and will start "big school" after the long Summer break.

But for now the focus is on little Prince Louis who turns 1 on 23rd April. Happy Birthday to Louis. 

Half Term Went Swimmingly For George And Charlotte!

Cambridge Family At Amner Hall

The Cambridge family returned to London on Sunday, marking the end of half term holidays for George and Charlotte.

The family spent the half term at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall. The prince and princess would have had fun exploring the Sandringham Estate - perhaps using Anmer Hall's tennis courts or riding ponies.

Baby brother Prince Louis in now 10 months old and the Duchess recently told a member of the public that the Louis is a very fast crawler. No doubt he enjoyed the company of his siblings. 

Catherine took the older two children to a luxury Norfolk hotel complex on the Tuesday to use the swimming pool. According to the Daily Mail:

Wearing a maroon swimsuit, she tried to blend in amongst relaxing couples but onlookers quickly spotted the family during their half-hour splash about. 

Kate, 37, apparently organised swimming races for the children and afterwards they practised little dives off the side. The royal trio then all went into the sauna and steam room. 

Arriving Back At Kensington Palace

One onlooker told the Mail: ‘Kate looked stunning. She had full make up one while she was in the pool. And she had drop pearl earrings and her engagement ring. ‘Her hair up in a butterfly type hair clip and looked extremely elegant.’ 

The royal fan said that both George and Charlotte were impeccably behaved. ‘The children were very well behaved and both were practising their diving from the side,’ they said. 

‘Kate was organising little races for them and they did it around four or five times. She said "ready, steady go" and did a downward chopping action in the water to indicate the start of the race.’ 

Apparently George, naturally, won all the races. They said: ‘He was swimming front like a dog paddle style and jumping in from a squatting position the side. 

'Charlotte was doing sitting dives. She was squatting on the side with her arms up in dive position, she kept saying "Look mummy I’m diving in". 

‘Kate was very encouraging. At one point George went under and Kate had to grab him, he became a bit tearful and clung to her but then he soon went off again.’ 

Neither the little prince and princess had arm bands on and were ‘super confidant’ in the water. 

Both William and Kate are good swimmers themselves and are clearly keen to pass on confidence in the water to their children. 

‘Both the children swam unaided and were super confident,’ the source said. ‘They went under the quite forceful jets in the water. Kate politely asked us if it was ok for them to switch it on. 

‘They were doing little jumps off the side into her arms. Kate did not move from their sides. George did ask to go outside to use the hot tub but she said "No". 

‘When the children tried to jump in the water , Kate frequently indicated "No" and shook her finger and then she pointed out the no diving signs to both children who then seemed appeased. 

‘They went into the steam room and sauna for a four or five minutes each. ‘From my experience, both are usually out of bounds to children under 14.’

Half Term For George And Charlotte

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have cleared their diaries for this week for a very special reason. Prince George, 5 and Princess Charlotte, 3 are enjoying half term break from Thomas's Battersea and Willcocks Nursery School respectively.

This time in 2016, when Charlotte was 10 months old the Cambridge family headed for a snowy holiday in the French Alps. Photos were released upon their return and they were able to enjoy the break in relative privacy.

Whether they head to the ski slopes for Prince Louis' first winter holiday or stay at their country home Anmer Hall in Sandringham remains to be seen. 

Meanwhile, Catherine took young Louis for a stroll in Kensington Palace Gardens on Valentine's Day. By all accounts the Duchess was friendly to passers-by and was dressed in skinny jeans and coat.

And for Baby Sussex news...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are still hoping to move into Frogmore Cottage in Windsor in March. The new home is being renovated at a cost of 3 million pounds but there is still much work to be done including roofing. 

Harry and Meghan's baby is due in the spring but dates are not known. Perhaps early April? The couple are hoping to be in their new home in time for the baby's arrival so depending on building works they may still be in Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace.

It has also emerged that the Cambridge and Sussex courts will also split soon. Until now Prince William and Prince Harry shared staff but this is to change. 

When the Queen passes away and Prince Charles becomes King, William will be invested as Prince of Wales and also assume the title Duke of Cornwall. The Duchy is a huge business and alongside William's new roles in the royal firm, it will mean his responsibilities will be very different to that of Harry.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all of the readers of this Royal Children blog.  

Catherine, Charlotte and George were spotted at The Range discount store in Kings Lynn a few days ago. Members of the public saw them in the arts and craft and toy sections. Nice to know we aren't the only ones doing last minute shopping!

The Cambridge's country home Anmer Hall is on the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The royal family will celebrate Christmas in Sandringham House ( pictured) over the coming days.

2018 has been a big year for the Cambridge family- welcoming baby Louis in April and Charlotte starting nursery school in January.

The Sussexes will feature more often now that a baby is on the way in the (early?) northern spring. Of course the wedding of Harry and Meghan, an Australasian royal tour and a pregnancy have kept their heads spinning I'm sure. Now a move to their first family home, Frogmore Cottage soon.

Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas with those you love. 

2018 Cambridge Christmas Card

Kensington Palace has released the photo of the Cambridge family which will feature in their Christmas card this year.

The photo taken by Matt Porteous was taken at their home Anmer Hall in Norfolk, possibly during George and Charlotte's mid term break.

Cambridge Christmas Card 2018

Kensington Palace has released the photo of the Cambridge family which will
feature in their Christmas card this year.

The photo taken by Matt Porteous was taken at their home Anmer Hall in Norfolk. 

Christmas At Kensington

Now that December has arrived and officially Winter has begun, "it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas"!

Kensington Palace has special movie nights near the Orangery and Historic Royal Palaces has posted some lovely Christmas-y photos on their website. 

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are learning Christmas carols at school and nursery and am pretty sure craft and art time will have a Santa theme. 

Where the Cambridge family will spend Christmas is still unknown- either at their Anmer Hall home on the Sandringham Estate where the royal family will gather or at the Middleton home in Berkshire. 

As well as little Prince Louis who was born in April, the Middletons have another new grandchild this year. Catherine's sister Pippa gave birth to a boy named Arthur in mid October. 

Baby Louis Heads Back To Anmer

New video has captured the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby son Prince Louis walking from Kensington Palace to their waiting helicopter. 

The threesome had flown into Kensington days earlier to attend the State Banquet in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. 

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are on mid term break and remained at Anmer Hall during their parents absence. 

I wonder if Catherine was able to meet her new nephew, son of sister Pippa during their time in Kensington?

#Duke and #DuchessofCambridge leaving for Anmer Hall with Prince Louis this morning after attending last night's #StatBanquet

Credit: theprincegeorgeofcambridge on insta pic.twitter.com/x2McYX9C4G

— RegalFille (@RegalFille) October 24, 2018

The #DukeandDuchessofCambridge and #PrinceLouis departed from Kensington Palace back to Amner.#DuchessofCambridge pic.twitter.com/vPgSHRyiqg

— Christin Zi (@PackhamGown) October 24, 2018

Louis Is 6 Months Old !!

Happy 6 months Prince Louis!

A busy day to the Cambridges. Catherine, William and Louis flew from Anmer Hall in Norfolk in preparation for last night's State Banquet in honour of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

As it is half term break, Charlotte and George most likely stayed in Norfolk. Photos and video of the royal trio disembarking from the royal helicopter at Kensington Palace are available on the internet. 

 The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at the Banquet and wore the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the Lover's Knot tiara. 

PRINCE LOUIS WITH KATE AND WILLIAM pic.twitter.com/L3wM0VWB1u

— Tea Time With The Cambridges (@TeaCambridges) October 23, 2018

 

New 📸 of the #DukeandDuchessofCambridge and #PrinceLouis. It seems to be from today arriving at Kensington Palace.#DuchessofCambridge#NLUK pic.twitter.com/8aukDXLwWK

— Christin Zi (@PackhamGown) October 23, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompany State Visit guests, including Prime Minister Theresa May, to The Netherlands State Banquet held in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/1aMGtemN0I

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 23, 2018

 

Happy Birthday Prince George

Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born on July 22nd, 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. George is the first child and eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and upon his birth became third in line to the British throne after grandfather Prince Charles and dad Prince William.

George was several days overdue prompting media and well-wishers to dub the lead up as the "Great Kate Wait". On the hottest day of the summer, George arrived and he left hospital the following day with his dad William and mum Catherine. 

George's early weeks were spent at Catherine's parents' home Bucklebury Manor in Berkshire. Grandparents Carole and Michael Middleton offered their daughter seclusion and much needed hands on support. The Cambridge home at this time was Nottingham Cottage (now home to Prince Harry), Kensington Palace. It is quite small and the family's new home,  Apartment 1A was still being renovated.

The couple was determined to eschew a nanny and intent on being hands on parents. After a few months it became clear that help would be needed if the Duke and Duchess were to undertake their royal duties and also William's role as RAF Search and Rescue pilot in Wales. William and Harry's childhood nanny Jessie Webb was enlisted to help the couple on a part time basis. 

By February the following year, a full-time nanny Maria-Teresa Turrion Borrallo was hired and has been with the family ever since. Maria has been a huge support as the family has grown and the Cambridge's royal roles have evolved

At the age of 2 1/2 George commenced nursery school in Norfolk, near the family home Anmer Hall. Anmer became their main base from the time Charlotte was born until last July when the family returned to London.

George started formal school at Thomas's Battersea in September and has now completed his reception year. The prince has loved all forms of transport since he was little and in particular helicopters which he sees quite often coming and going from royal homes. 

George has joined his parents on royal tours to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Poland and Germany.

 Happy Birthday Prince George! 

 

Happy 3rd Birthday Charlotte

Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge was born at St. Mary's Hospital, London on 2nd May, 2015.

Charlotte is the only daughter and second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Catherine and William's firstborn, Prince George arrived in 2013. 

Baby Charlotte was christened on 5th July, 2015 at St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham. It is the same place her paternal grandmother the Hon. Diana Spencer was christened in 1961.

The young princess has spent most of her early years between Anmer Hall in Norfolk and the family's home Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace. She has been on two royal tours- Canada in 2016 and Poland and Germany in 2017. 

In January Charlotte commenced preschool at Willcocks Nursery School in Kensington. The princess also learns tennis at the Hurlingham Club, has shown an interest in horseriding and is learning some Spanish from her nanny Maria Teresa Borrallo.

George and Charlotte were joined by baby brother Prince Louis Arthur Charles last week- 23rd April. 

Her next big outing will be at uncle Prince Harry's wedding to Ms Meghan Markle on 19th of May.

Happy Birthday Princess Charlotte!

Catherine Back In London

George at 24 hours

The Duchess of Cambridge has returned to London to await the birth of baby number three. 

Prince George attends Thomas's Battersea and Princess Charlotte goes to nursery school in Kensington. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge is busy along with the other senior members of the Royal Family supporting The Queen at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting events.

Charlotte only a few hours old

Catherine, William and the young family spent Easter with her parents in Bucklebury, Berkshire. The Cambridges then went to their country home Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate. Catherine was photographed by fellow shoppers at Waitrose in Norfolk.

So now the entire Cambridge family is settled in Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace no doubt finishing preparations for the arrival of the new prince or princess in the next week or two. 

Cambridges At Easter

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children George and Charlotte spent Easter with Catherine's family in Berkshire.

Carole and Michael Middleton hosted the the family for what would have been a fun time in the lead up to the arrival of the third Cambridge baby.

Catherine and William enjoy being part of normal family gatherings and the children would have been doted on by their grandparents.

On Easter Sunday, the Duke and Duchess travelled to nearby Windsor Castle to attend mass with the Royal Family. However they became stuck in a traffic jam and arrived at St George's Chapel after Her Majesty. The Queen is always last to arrive and this lapse in protocol would not have pleased Her Majesty.

Anyone stuck in traffic knows that there is little that can be done but be patient. One would think that police outriders could have eased the path but perhaps that was not possible.

The Duchess looked lovely with her baby bump seeming to grow daily. With each pregnancy she suffers from extreme morning sickness which requires extended periods of bed rest and medical intervention. But towards the end Catherine seems much more energetic and can be seen out and about shopping.

On Easter Monday the family was back at their country home Anmer Hall in Norfolk. Photos have appeared on the internet showing Catherine shopping at Waitrose in Norfolk.

George and Charlotte will be due back at school and preschool in London so it is expected the Cambridges will head back to their Kensington Palace home soon.

Charlotte A Tennis Ace

Two year old Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is learning to play
tennis at an exclusive London club and it appears she has displayed a talent for the sport.

Charlotte's mother the Duchess of Cambridge is a tennis lover and is Patron of the All England Tennis Club which hosts Wimbledon each year. 

Previously it was revealed Prince George was learning to play tennis when the family was based at Anmer Hall, Norfolk. When Catherine and William renovated the property, a tennis court was one of the additions. 

However, some members of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham are upset that Charlotte has access to the facilities in breach of club rules. Neither the Duke or Duchess are members. 

A history of the club can be found here:
https://www.hurlinghamclub.org.uk/about-the-club/history/

Map of the Hurlingham Club

The Fulham Facility Where Charlotte Plays

George's Letter To Santa

Prince George has written a letter to Santa and it was hand delivered by his dad Prince William!

William is in Finland for an official visit and shook the hand of none other than Santa Claus himself. Four year old George had circled that he has been "nice" as opposed to "naughty" and that he would like a police car for Christmas.

The Duke of Cambridge used the opportunity to pass the letter on to Santa in person. No doubt George will be very excited!

As for the Cambridges, they are expected to spend the Christmas season at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, on the Queen's Sandringham Estate. 

Her Majesty and the royal family will gather at Sandringham House for the festive period. The royals invite friends for shooting parties over the New Year break. 

George's First Day At School

Prince George begins formal schooling today when he joins the Reception class at Thomas's Battersea. 

Four year old George had attended Westacre Montessori preschool in Norfolk near his family's home Anmer Hall since January 2016. 

It is hoped that both parents will drop George off at school on his first day, but due to extreme morning sickness Catherine may not be able to. 

Headmaster Simon O'Malley includes the following passage in his welcome page on the school website:

"Whilst we are proud of our record of senior school entrance and scholarship successes, we place a greater emphasis on a set of core values, which include kindness, courtesy, confidence, humility and learning to be givers, not takers. We hope that our pupils will leave this school with a strong sense of social responsibility, set on a path to become net contributors to society and to flourish as conscientious and caring citizens of the world."

Term fees for the first stage of three years are 5868 pounds. Like the other 560 students, George will be dressed in the school uniform of navy and red which is available at John Lewis. 

We look forward to seeing a few photos of this very important event in anyone's life -royal or not.

New George Portraits

Kensington Palace has released four new portraits of future king Prince George on his 3rd birthday.

The photos were all taken in the gardens at the family home Anmer Hall in Norfolk. Photographer Matt Porteous was given the honour of capturing George to mark the young prince's birthday.

Enjoy looking at these beautiful new portraits.

Happy 3rd Birthday Prince George

On Friday 22nd July, Prince George of Cambridge turns 3 years old. He was born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington where his father William was born.

George was quite a difficult infant and has become an energetic and curious young boy. He loves anything with wheels or wings and took delight in joining his parents only two weeks ago at the Royal
International Air Tattoo. 
 
Climbing in and out of helicopters and fighter aircraft was a real treat for George, who can often be seen watching helicopters come and go from the lawns behind his London home Kensington Palace.

In January George started at a local Montessori nursery school close to Amner Hall, the main Cambridge family home on the Sandringham Estate, Norfolk. 

He attends the school a few mornings a week and no doubt some of George's new chums will be invited to join the family for George's birthday party. 

Catherine recently revealed George visits the Natural History Museum where he particularly enjoys seeing the 3D sculptures and displays. 

George and young sister Charlotte share family pets Lupo the cocker spaniel and Marvin the hamster. George is also learning to play tennis on the Anmer Hall tennis court.

Catherine and William are doing their best to balance a normal upbringing at a local school whilst growing up in stately homes and relatives who are anything but normal. 

Happy Birthday Prince George of Cambridge!