A Sunny Break For Cambridges?

Catherine wearing Seraphine

The Duchess of Cambridge's family, the Middletons have arrived in the Caribbean for their annual sunny break.

Diana tartan in blue

In previous years Catherine has tried to holiday there with her parents and siblings. Prince George has visited twice but we have no news as to whether the Cambridges will join the Middletons this year. 

According to a new report in Hello magazine, Prince George has settled in well at his nursery school near Anmer Hall. 

Meanwhile Princess Charlotte who has just turned nine months old may well be the inspiration for a range of baby clothes by maternity label Seraphine.

The Duchess of Cambridge was wearing a Seraphine dress for the photos released when George was an infant. She has since worn the label again and it is currently favoured by Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria who is expecting her second child in March.

The Seraphine baby clothes feature the "Diana tartan" and 12% of sales will go towards the "Diana Awards" set up in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. 

Designer and founder of Seraphine, Cecile Reinaud says on the Seraphine website:

"I am honoured to have been commissioned by the Diana Award foundation to create this signature baby wear range using the iconic Diana pastel tartan. The Diana Award recognises young people who are working to transform their communities and the lives around them, and works to continue Princess Diana’s legacy. Twelve percent of the sales of every piece in the range will go towards the foundation to raise vital funds for their mentoring and anti-bullying programmes.
The iconic Diana pastel tartan is woven in Scotland, and I wanted to give a modern take on this heritage fabric. I used little touches of the signature tartan against contrasting fabrics so that it stands out even more. This first collection is primarily focused on baby girl clothes because that’s what inspires me most. I am the mum of two boys so I guess I still crave playing dolls with cute baby girl clothes, and designing this range felt exactly like that, it was like child’s play!
Making beautiful baby clothes and giving back to the community at the same time really inspired me and I hope it will inspire you too."

Visit www.diana-award.org.uk to find out more about this fantastic charity.

http://www.seraphine.com/cecile-diana-award

Is Baby Cambridge Due Sooner Than First Thought?

Thursday 19th February, 2015

Baby Cambridge may in fact be due earlier than first thought. 

It was believed that Catherine was around six weeks pregnant when Kensington Palace was announced in early September that she was suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum i.e. severe morning sickness. Later the palace confirmed the baby was due in April.

source:Clarence House

According to The Sunday Times Paul Cummins (who created the Tower of London Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red exhibit) has said Catherine was suffering hyperemesis gravidarum on 5th August when she and Princes William and Harry toured the installation. 

"Kate was not going to come as, though it had not been announced, she was already pregnant and suffering," Paul told The Sunday Times. "But she insisted. It was her last public outing for a while."

If this is the case then the baby may be due in early April which is only about seven weeks away.

Prince George has not been seen in public of late except for photos of the Cambridge family boarding an aircraft to fly home from their Caribbean holiday. Young George who is now 20 months old was in his pyjamas and carried by his mum whilst dad carried the cabin bags. Not much different from any young family- except for the bodyguards!

source:express.co.uk

Cambridges Holiday In Caribbean

Saturday January 24th, 2015

source: mustique-island.com

The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge and son Prince George have flown to the Caribbean to join in the Middleton family's annual winter break.

The family has flown to Mustique to stay in one of the luxury villas on the island which once boasted the late Princess Margaret as a resident. Ironically, the Cambridge's Kensington Palace apartment was also Margaret's home before she died.

Catherine's mother Carole will celebrate her 60th birthday on January 31st but it is not known how long the Cambridges will stay due to William having to study for his air ambulance exams. 

The Middleton clan enjoy a break in the sun every winter and this is the second year that George has taken part. No doubt he will have fun toddling in the sand and practising his swimming skills.

The Duchess is due to give birth to her and William's second child in April.