George and Charlotte Fashion

Monday 13th July, 2015

As discussed previously on this site, Rachel Riley is one of the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite childrens wear labels. 

The white shirt with red smocking and red shorts that George wore to his sister Princess Charlotte's Christening, is from
 Rachel Riley and can be seen at right:

 Also on the website is the white long sleeve shirt with blue trim and blue shorts that George wore to meet Charlotte at the Lindo Wing and again for the portraits taken by his mum Catherine. 

I have spotted a cute white romper suit with pink smocking that would look gorgeous on the tiny princess. There is also a cheeky princess romper!
 



 see: www.rachelriley.com

Flashback

Monday 6th July, 2015

A few reminders of royal history were evident at the Christening of Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

The Milson pram that was used to carry the little princess to the church was the very same pram that the Queen used for her two youngest sons Princes Andrew and Edward.

Another flashback, Prince George's outfit by Rachel Riley was almost identical to that which his father William wore to meet Prince Harry in 1984.

source:kensingtonroyal

source:kensingtonroyal

source:kensingtonroyal

Prince William 1984

In The Spotlight: Rachel Riley

Tuesday 2nd February, 2015

Sydney: Rachel Riley tshirt

Rachel Riley is a luxury children's fashion label from the U.K.

Prince George has been seen in Rachel Riley shorts, cardigans and t-shirts on a number of occasions, most notably throughout the Cambridges' Australia and New Zealand tour in 2014.

The brand is named after the designer of the same name who founded the label in 1994 as a mail order company. Rachel's first store opened soon after in Knightsbridge, London. Rachel Riley website and retail outlets in both the U.K. and U.S.A. have been added to meet demand.

The clothing is aimed at newborns through to 14 years of age but has also added a ladies range. 

Vintage inspired fabrics, hand smocking and embroidery make for  beautiful garments. Four ranges of clothing and accessories are released each year. Handmade leather party slippers are made in Rachel Riley's own traditional workshop in France.

New Zealand: Rachel Riley smocked dungarees

Having browsed the website myself, I am certain that we will see The Duchess of Cambridge snapping up more Rachel Riley designs for her children in the future.

Canberra: Rachel Riley moss stitch cardigan

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

Goodbye New Zealand

16th April, 2014

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George departed New Zealand today after a successful 9 day tour. They smiled as they boarded a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing 737 for the journey to Sydney.

The tour saw eight months old George undertake his first public engagement when he joined a Plunket playgroup with ten other babies at Government House.

The royal couple themselves proved to be hugely popular with New Zealanders and did much to dampen anti-monarchist sentiment. 

Prince George looked gorgeous in Dungarees by Rachel Riley, Early Days Pre-Walker leather shoes (last seen at the playdate) and a very sweet cream cardigan.

Now onto Sydney, Australia for the next two weeks.....

The royal family leave New Zealand after a very successful visit.          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