Cambridge Children News

2019 has been quite a busy year for the Royal Family. Prince Harry and Meghan wed in May followed by Princess Eugenie and Jack in October. Prince George and Princess Charlotte were in the bridal party for both of these weddings and that of Charlotte's godmother Sophie Carter.

Prince Charles turned 70 in November and we were treated to some lovely photos of the Wales, Cambridge and Sussex families.

A few days after attending Eugenie's wedding, Catherine's sister Pippa gave birth to a baby boy named Arthur. And about this time, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex announced that they were expecting their first baby- due in the northern Spring. Seeing photos of the Sussex "bump", I get the feeling the baby will arrive early rather than late Spring.

It has been revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge and Charlotte attended a performance of the Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House last week. Charlotte is an avid dancer as was her paternal grandmother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince George is taught ballet once a week at his school, Thomas's Battersea. From Hello magazine:

In October, Prince William revealed how much his five-year-old son was enjoying his dance classes. Speaking to a young dancer called Junior at Kensington Palace, the royal shared: "George is doing dancing as well, he loves it." He added: "My mother always used to dance, she loved dancing."

Along with all this excitement, Charlotte performed in her first Nativity play at Willcocks Nursery School in Kensington. 

The Queen's annual lunch at Buckingham Palace for the extended royal relatives will take place over the coming days. Then Her Majesty and Prince Philip catch a regular train service to Kings Lynn in Norfolk, just near her Sandringham Estate for Christmas until early February.

We look forward to seeing a Cambridge family Christmas photo soon!

Watch the 30ft Christmas tree being installed and decorated outside #KensingtonPalace 🎄 This Christmas at Kensington, meet Victoria & Albert, try some festive crafts and discover how the Victorians shaped Christmas: https://t.co/O5aiuhJv7p ⭐ pic.twitter.com/ILCUR7j0Qv

— Historic Royal Palaces (@HRP_palaces) December 7, 2018

Little Louis Again

Another photo of Prince Charles with grandson Prince Louis has been released. Enjoy the little prince of cuteness!

Cuteness Overload!

Too cute to not include!

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Wales Family Portraits

Clarence House has been trickling out new and never before seen photos of Prince Charles, his sons and families. The Prince of Wales turns 70 today and as well as various photos and  Royal Mint stamp issues, a BBC television program was screened in the UK last week

The photos below by Chris Jackson were taken in Clarence House gardens on 5th September.

Charles And Baby George

To mark his 70th birthday on the 14th November , the Prince of Wales has released several family photos from years gone by. We have already seen a shot of Charles with a 5 month old Louis.

Now a photograph of Prince Charles holding Prince George on the day of his Christening in 2013 has come to light.

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New Louis Photo

A new photo of Prince Louis of Cambridge has been released to coincide with a BBC documentary. The program called Prince, Son & Heir: Charles at 70 was televised this week to celebrate Prince Charles's 70th birthday later this month.

The photo of Charles, grandson Louis and daughter-in-law Catherine was taken by Chris Jackson in Clarence House's gardens in September.

Flashback: Diana Pregnant With Harry

On February 11th, 1984, the Princess of Wales undertook her first official overseas visit. Diana flew to Norway and her visit was a success. 

Upon returning to the UK, Buckingham Palace announced that Diana and Charles were expecting their second baby who would be born in around September. 

The Princess looked beautiful in her red evening gown and still to this day the photos of that evening in Oslo are widely used to show a glowing, maturing royal princess. 

Enjoy the look at the unborn Harry, just as today everyone is staring at his wife Meghan's abdomen for signs of a bump.

Unseen Photo Of The Three Heirs

Buckingham Palace State Rooms have once again opened to the public for the summer. Last year, this author toured the rooms and the theme was gifts from the Commonwealth. A special display of personal effects from Diana, Princess of Wales's Kensington Palace study marked the 20th anniversary of the Princess's death.

This year's special exhibition was curated by Prince Charles and features works of art that he has a connection with or that he has especially admired. A previously unseen photo of Charles, Prince William and infant Prince George can be seen by visitors. 

Buckingham Palace will open its doors to the public for the 2018 @RCT Summer Opening from tomorrow until Sunday 30th September #SummeratthePalace.

Visit https://t.co/maRlDBeSBU to find out more! pic.twitter.com/q4rMy7f2yk

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 20, 2018

Prince Of Wales To Walk Meghan Down The Aisle

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Kensington Palace has just confirmed that Prince Harry of Wales' father, the Prince of Wales will accompany Ms Markle down the aisle to the wedding.

Ms Markle earlier confirmed via media release that her father would not be attending the wedding. Prince Charles is taking the role instead.

An update on the #RoyalWedding: pic.twitter.com/wfJ6ZFyzHi

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 18, 2018

Prince Louis of Cambridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced the names of their baby son who was born on Monday.

The little boy will be known as His Royal Highness Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge.

Louis is the name of Prince Philip's uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten. Lord Louis was a strong mentor and grandfather figure to Prince Charles. Unfortunately Lord Louis was killed in a bomb planted on his boat by the IRA in the late 1970s. 

Louis is Prince William's fourth name and is also one of Prince George's names.

Charles is obviously in honour of William's father the Prince of Wales. William's maternal uncle Lord Spencer is also Charles.

Arthur is another one of William's names ( William Arthur Philip Louis) and Charles is Charles Philip Arthur George.

So after the long wait we now know the name of our newest royal. 

Charlotte And George A Hit In Poland

After leaving a warm and sunny summer's day here in London, the Cambridge family travelled to Warsaw where it was chilly and overcast.

The weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm with which the royal family was greeted. Princess Charlotte was dressed in a pretty floral dress and was carried by her mother the Duchess of Cambridge. 

Prince George was reluctant to leave the private aircraft and had to be coaxed and firmly led down the stairs. The little prince behaved in a similar way when he arrived in Canada last year. It seems that whilst his destiny is to meet and greet thousands and thousands of people in his role of eventual Prince of Wales and ultimately king his natural inclination is to shy away. 

No doubt, Willliam and Catherine will expose George to royal duties and events gradually over the coming years, just as Diana and Charles raised William and Harry.

Enjoy these early photos of the Poland and Germany royal tour.

Wales Family At The Trooping The Colour

Next Saturday the Royal Family will be out in force to mark the occasion of The Queen's official birthday parade- Trooping The Colour.
Royal fans are looking forward to seeing George and Charlotte watching the R.A.F. flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. 
Here are photos of the Wales Family from Diana's first Trooping the Colour a month before the Royal Wedding to right throughout her marriage including the arrival of her sons William and Harry. 
This author was present in the crowd outside the Palace for Diana's last Trooping in June 1992. 
As George has worn a number of his father's outfits, I wonder if he fits into William's sailor suit?
Enjoy the trip down memory lane.

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Remembering Diana

On 24th February 1981, Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. 

Now, 36 years on, the late Princess of Wales will be publicly remembered in a number of ways by her sons Princes William and Harry. 

 
















 Diana: Her Fashion Story 

An exhibition will be opened at Kensington Palace on the 24th February to celebrate Diana's influence on fashion- from the days of her engagement to the end of her life in 1997.

From the Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) website: 

Celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, in this major new dress exhibition at Kensington Palace.

Trace the evolution of the Princess’s style, from the demure, romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. Don’t miss an extraordinary collection of garments, including the iconic velvet gown, famously worn at the White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.

White Garden

The Princes have been important in supporting the creation of the White Garden at Kensington Palace. The sunken garden was often visited by the Princess during her life. 

Again from the HRP website:

In Spring and Summer 2017, the historic Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace will be temporarily transformed into a White Garden.

 Spring planting will include an elegant palette of tulips and scented narcisii through a carpet of 'forget me nots'. In the summer, pots of classic English white roses will surround the reflective pool in the centre of the garden and the planting will become more exuberant, with glowing ornamental grasses weaving through Cosmos daisies and billows of graceful Gaura.

Statue

Diana's sons are convening a committee to commission and raise funds for a statue of the Princess. A sculptor and design for the statue will be announced soon. It will be placed in the public gardens of Kensington Palace.

It is hoped the statue will be unveiled by the end of 2017

Diana, William & Harry in Kensington Palace

Wales Family Christmas Cards

Happy Christmas to all readers!

Here is a selection of Christmas cards sent by the Prince and Princess of Wales before their separation. Enjoy.

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