New Portrait Of George

To celebrate Prince George of Cambridge's 5th birthday, a new portrait has been released. The photograph taken by Matt Porteous shows a very happy little boy in the grounds of Clarence House after Prince Louis' christening on July 9th. 

It is believed that George, parents and siblings are holidaying on the island of Mystique with Catherine's parents Carole and Michael Middleton.  

George & Charlotte To Spend Christmas With Middleton Family

According to Hello magazine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children will spend Christmas Day with Catherine's family in Berkshire.

Since their marriage, this will only be the second time Catherine and William have spent Christmas Day away from the Royal Family. The first time was in 2012 when the Duchess was suffering extreme morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy with Prince George.

The Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire will be filled with the excitement of young children opening their presents from Santa on Christmas Day. 

Catherine's sister Pippa is to be married next May and no doubt the sisters will be looking at the plans for the big day. 

It is expected that the Cambridge family will return to Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate to spend some of the season with The Queen, William's father the Prince of Wales and brother Prince Harry.

Hopefully we will see a new photo of George and Charlotte released soon for Christmas.

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

George Visits Middletons

Wednesday 22nd April, 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge last week spent some time with her parents Michael and Carole at their home in Bucklebury, Berkshire. 

Catherine and George visited the local children's attraction Bucklebury Farm Park on the weekend. A photo has emerged on the cover of an American newspaper. The farm offer childrens outdoor activities, farm animals, petting zoo on 74 acres. School visits and birthday parties are also catered for. 

http://www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk/

It is believed Catherine and George are now ensconced at Kensington Palace with the new baby due any time. Prince William has finished the first phase of his helicopter pilot training course for East Anglia Ambulance and will now be on paternity leave and unpaid leave until early June to enable him to undertake pre arranged royal engagements.

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.