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! 

 

Charlotte Sleeps Through The Night

Thursday 11th June, 2015

Prince Charles has revealed that his newborn granddaughter Princess Charlotte has started sleeping through the night.

Charlotte, who is only five weeks old has been much easier to care for than her brother George was as a baby. Charles was chatting to War Veterans and their families during an afternoon tea held at his London home Clarence House.

Prince George who will be two in July was quite a difficult baby who didn't like to sleep very much. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did not have a nanny in George's early months and were left exhausted by their first born. 

Once Catherine eased back into public duties, the couple employed William's childhood nanny Jessie Webb to care for George on an ad-hoc basis to assist. 

This time around, the Camridges have their full-time nanny Maria Teresa Borrallo as well as a maternity nurse to help during Charlotte's early weeks. 

Prince Harry
Charlotte and George's uncle Prince Harry will unfortunately miss the princess' Christening on July 5th. 

Harry was in Australia when Charlotte was born and will now also be absent when she is Christened. 

The proud Uncle will be in Africa for three months to visit various charities he is involved with.

Cambridges Looking For Maternity Nurse

Monday 2nd February, 2015

Baby George leaving hospital

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are looking for a full time maternity nurse to help care for their new baby due in April. 

After George's birth in 2013 the couple chose to care for him themselves with help from the Middleton family. After a few months William's old nanny Jessie Webb was brought in on an ad hoc basis. Then last March a full time nanny Maria Teresa Borrallo was hired in the lead up to the Cambridge's tour of Australia and New Zealand. 

With William about to start working as an air ambulance pilot and Catherine keen to return to royal duties the couple recognises the need for extra help this time. 

According to the Mail on Sunday newspaper, aides have approached Norland Nannies ( where Ms Borrallo trained) and Royal Nannies to find their new employee. A maternity nurse helps care for both mother and baby in the weeks after the birth.

George's Birthday Party

22nd July, 2014

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate Prince George's first birthday.

Close family, godparents and those who have played a role in George's life so far were invited to the Cambridge's new home at Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace. 

Royal guests included Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Kensington Palace neighbours Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Catherine's parents Carole and Michael Middleton and her siblings Pippa and James were also seen arriving.

George's nanny Maria Teresa Borrallo was present as was George's first nanny Jessie Webb. 

The Queen stayed for around an hour and the the party spanned the time of George's birth - 4.24pm

Absent from the celebrations were Prince Philip, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall who all had previously arranged engagements. 

Fulltime Nanny Spotted With George

9th March, 2014

Seven months old Prince George has been spotted in Hyde Park in the care of a new nanny. 

George's parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have flown to the Maldives for a holiday after William completed his 10 week bespoke agriculture course at Cambridge University.

It is believed the new nanny is a full time replacement for Jessie Webb who has been helping on an ad-hoc basis. Catherine's mother Carole Middleton and Ms Webb have been guiding the unnamed nanny through the routines of the young prince. 

The nanny will be on hand for the Cambridge's tour of Australia and New Zealand due to commence on the 7th of April. A rest day on the 8th is planned ahead of the tour proper starting on the 9th April. 

A Nanny for George

13th September, 2013

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have realised that they will need help with their seven week old son, Prince George and have asked William's nanny Jessie Webb to lend a hand.
As the Duchess is slowly returning to occasional royal duties, the couple discovered that they cannot "do it all" and contacted Jessie who at 71,was happily retired. She will help on an "as needs" basis and has been in Wales with the couple until recently.
Jessie was nanny to WIlliam and Harry in the 1990s until Harry went to boarding school.
William had a loving relationship with Miss Webb and she has been invited to events such as his 21st birthday party at Windsor castle and wedding to Catherine in 2011.
Jessie was in Charles and Diana lives when their relationship had broken down and they were together only in name. Miss Webb did her best to shield the boys but the household was tense at times. When both princes were at boarding school it was decided that Jessie's help was no longer needed.
The late Princess Margaret lived in apartment 1A at Kensington Palace and as such was a neighbour to the Wales family. Margaret's son David, Viscount Linley and his wife Serena employed Jessie to look after their children for a number of years.
Apartment 1A has now been renovated and Catherine, William and George now call it home.

When William and Catherine needed help with George they knew they could trust Jessie and she was flattered to be asked.