George's Art Skills On Display

Prince George of Cambridge will turn 5 years old on July 22nd. Catherine and William's eldest child was photographed with one of his drawings of a volcano at Beaufort Polo Club on Sunday. 

The Duchess completed a History of Art degree at the University of St. Andrews and her love of art may well have passed on to George. She is also a Patron of The Art Room which encourages young children to express their emotions and use art as therapy.

A Day At The Polo

The Duke of Cambridge played polo at Beaufort Polo Club on Sunday and the Duchess watched along with George and Charlotte.

The charity match was in aid of the Royal Marsden and Centrepoint, and Prince William is involved with both. 

Catherine and the children were enjoying a nice day out after the Trooping the Colour on Saturday and even managed to meet up again with second cousin Savannah Phillips. Little Prince Louis was at home in the care of nanny Maria. 

Enjoy the photos!

Sporty Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is almost 18 months old and the royal toddler's enjoyment of sport is emerging.

In June, Charlotte's mum Catherine remarked at a reception to celebrate the Queen's 90th  birthday 'oh she is very cute but she has got quite a feisty side.' Sport might just be an ideal way for the young princess to express herself.

More recently, the Duchess met with medalists from the Rio Olympic Games and Paralympics. From Hello magazine:

"While conversing at Buckingham Palace with equestrian triple-gold medalist Natasha Baker, the Duchess of Cambridge admitted that her little girl has a “passion” for horses.

After chatting with the 34-year-old royal, Natasha revealed, “[The Duchess] said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear, and I said we may see her here on a line-up in 20 years time.”
Though Charlotte fancies horseback riding, her mother doesn’t share the same interest — but that’s not to say she won’t support her daughter. “[Kate] emphasized that Charlotte has this passion about horses and although she doesn't echo it, she'll do her best to champion and encourage it,” Natasha said.

Prince William's wife noted that their daughter “would have loved” to have been at the reception but “she'd be running riot.” No doubt the little equestrian in-the-making was at home with big brother Prince George who is a fan of another sport: fencing. Kate said, “George is fascinated by fencing, but I think that's because of the face shields.” 

Field Hockey Player Alexandra Danson revealed, "[Kate] said George has picked up a polo stick and she's trying to show him to use it as a hockey stick."

Also from Hello, Prince William commented on the children's football skills at the National Football Museum in Manchester:

"Charlotte is the one who shows more aptitude [for football]," William said, chatting to the England women's team captain, Steph Houghton, and her teammate Jill Scott. "George is sort of getting into it slowly, but Charlotte is showing more aptitude."

We also know the Cambridge siblings have swimming lessons and George has been having tennis lessons at the family's country home, Amner Hall.

Like most parents of small children, William and Catherine have come to realise what better way to burn off toddler energy than with lots of physical activity!
 

Family Day Out For The Cambridges

Last Saturday 28th May, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took
their children to the Houghton International Horse Trials.

The horse trials are celebrating their tenth year and are held at Houghton Hall near Kings Lynn in Norfolk. The Cambridge home Anmer Hall is close by. 

Prince George wore a blue and white striped jumper by Next. Charlotte sported a pale blue cardigan and a blue bow in her hair.

The family spent time with friend James Meade and his wife Lady Laura Marsham. James is a school friend of William and is godfather to little Princess Charlotte. 

After enjoying a picnic the family left for home. Prince William flew by helicopter to Berkshire to attend a charity polo match alongside brother Prince Harry.  

Just Like Dad

Monday 15th June, 2015

A quick look back at Prince William of Wales at a photocall held at Kensington Palace to mark his 2nd birthday. William's birthday is on June 21st.

Photos of Prince George ( 2 next month) at a polo match yesterday provided a nice reminder of his Dad in 1984.

Young Royals At The Polo

Monday 15th June, 2015

Prince George has had a very busy weekend with his extended family. 

On Saturday George made his debut at the Trooping The Colour ceremony which marks The Queen's official birthday. The young prince wore the same blue outfit his father William wore at his first appearance at the event in 1984.

Then yesterday George and his mum Catherine watched William play polo with uncle Prince Harry. The brothers took part in a charity event at the Beaufort Polo Club in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. As youngsters Princes William and Harry spent their weekends at their parents country home Highgrove House near Tetbury.  

Prince Charles made an appearance as did William's cousins Zara Tindall (George's godmother) and Peter Phillips with their families.