Cambridges Arrive In Canberra

Sunday 20th April, 2014

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.

source: Clarence House

Prince George meets the George the Easter Bilby

source:Clarence House

Sunday 20th April, 2014

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.

source: Clarence House

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. 

source: Mirror.co.uk

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.

source: Governor General NZ

source: Governor General NZ

William and his parents at the same Government House 31 years earlier