When was Prince George born? Prince George of Cambridge: sixth year in photographs. Seven godparents
On July 22, Prince George celebrates his sixth birthday. And, I must say that by this age the character of the future king of Great Britain is already beginning to emerge. The Cambridge heir is growing up as an inquisitive and active boy who finds it hard to sit still. He enthusiastically participates in all outdoor games and often draws attention to himself at public events, urging other children on pranks. But Duchess Kate, like a wise mother, knows how to direct the indefatigable energy of her first child in a peaceful direction. This spring, it became known that George and his sister attend the private sports club Hurlingham Club, which is famous for its large number of different sections. There, kids can have fun and join the world of sports.
In her free time, Kate Middleton also instills in her children a love for one of the family hobbies - tennis. And apparently quite successful. As the duchess herself said, this summer, Prince George entered the training court against the famous Roger Federer. Of course, it was a joke competition. But if at the age of five the heir to the throne was not afraid to play against tennis pros, then we can expect that very soon the tennis racket will become the “calling card” of the young prince.
What did the sixth year of the life of the eldest son of the Cambridges remember? What appearances of baby George will remain in history? We remember with you.
It's been a busy year for William and Kate's first child. One of the key events was the start of the Prince's studies at Thomas's Battersea private school in London. George spent the last year (Reception Year) in the preparatory class, adapting to new conditions and gaining initial knowledge. In the new academic year, Prince George was to to master the first grade program, which includes subjects such as mathematics, English, history, geography and religious studies, and also had to devote more time to homework and extracurricular reading.In addition to the core subjects, teachers at Batersea school pay great attention to the development of communication skills in children , as well as self-confidence and the ability to work in a team - for this, music and sports are included in the training program.
In addition to studying, young George had many social outings with his parents. So, in September, he appeared as a page at the wedding of Kate's close friend and Princess Charlotte's godmother Sophie Carter with Robert Snuggs. The event took place in the church of St. Andrews in Norfolk. This is not the first time the young prince has become a part of the charming tradition of English weddings, but this time George enjoyed what was happening, demonstrating self-confidence and interest in the event.
Autumn turned out to be rich in weddings, and already in October, George again received the role of page at the wedding of Princess Eugenie with Jack Brooksbank, which took place at the residence of Elizabeth II in Windsor. He was accompanied by his sister Charlotte, who was entrusted with the role of a flower girl. By the way, George and Charlotte performed their roles flawlessly - the young assistants to the bride felt confident at the solemn event and stood out from the rest of the children, many of whom were at such an event for the first time.
The next reason for the official exit of the young prince was the anniversary of Prince Charles. George attended his grandfather's 70th birthday, and the official portraits from the event were posted online, in which members of the royal family happily pose in the garden of the residence of Camilla and Charles. Two images appeared on the official Instagram account showing Charles and Camilla, William and Kate with their children George, Charlotte and Louis, and Harry and Meghan.
One of the photos was taken in a less formal style, and it was she who was more liked by many fans - in it the members of the royal family are laughing, and Camilla is showing something to Princess Charlotte.
Also, George's parents delighted fans for Christmas and posted family portraits made for holiday cards on their official Instagram account. In the photo, the family appeared in front of the lens while walking through the woods at the Amner Hall residence.
During spring break, Prince George and Princess Charlotte took their mother to a spa in Norfolk, where the family had fun in the pool and also participated in a mini swimming competition hosted by Kate. Eyewitnesses noted that the children were happy to participate in the competition. Prince George spent one of the spring weekends in the company of his second cousin Mia Tindall, with whom he became very close friends over the past year.
Another social appearance of the prince took place at the Trooping the Color 2019 parade - the official birthday of George's great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, during which he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with his parents. Last year, the young prince quickly got bored during the parade and began to express dissatisfaction, to which Princess Anne's granddaughter, Savannah Phillips, reacted. She took the initiative and covered George's mouth with her hand. This year, the prudent members of the royal family have kept the children separate, but while Savannah watched the parade with interest, His Highness decided to amuse himself a little by grimacing and trying to talk to someone. But it was obvious that he was bored again.
July 22, the eldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton - Prince George - turns five years old. We have collected 30 interesting facts about the young heir of the Cambridges, many of which will be unexpected!
No. 1. Name sister!
The full name of the prince is Georg Alexander Louis.
Name George the boy is named after the king George VI- father of his great-grandmother Elizabeth II, Alexander- in honor of the second name of the queen, who, in turn, received it in honor of her great-great-grandmother - Alexandra Carolina Mary Charlotte Louise Julia of Denmark.
Name Louis- in honor of Louis Mountbatten- military commander, uncle Prince Philip. The name Louis is also the fourth name of the boy's father, the Duke of Cambridge.
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Note that in the royal family it is customary to call children by three names, although this rule was violated in relation to Father George - Prince William (Wilhelm) Arthur Philip Louis- and uncles - Prince Harry (Henry) Charles Albert David.
And the media began to call the young prince George at the suggestion of his parents: in the family circle, the baby is called Georgie.
No. 2. Salute, George!
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In honor of the birth of the first child Prince William and Kate Middleton On July 22, 2013, 41 salutes were fired.
Number 3. George is a mischievous
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George is a very active child. Prince William once admitted in an interview with reporters that his son is a "little monkey."
No. 4. The Magnificent Seven
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Prince George has seven godparents from among the relatives and close friends of his parents - the Dukes of Cambridge:
- Prince William's cousin Zara Phillips;
- Kate Middleton's school friend Emilia Jardine-Paterson;
- William's friends Oliver Baker and William Van Cutsem;
- Private Secretary to Princes William and Harry Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton;
- son of the Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor;
- friend of William's mother, Princess Diana, Julia Samuel.
No. 5. High five!
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Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, presented the newborn prince with an unexpected gift - silver casts of his hands and feet worth $ 11,000. Later, her mother, Carol Middleton, pointed out that this is one of the most touching gifts not a christening.
No. 6. Give me a coin!
In honor of the fifth anniversary of Prince George, the Royal Mint issued a commemorative £5 coin (410 rubles). The reverse of the coin depicts Saint George. On the obverse is a profile of Queen Elizabeth II.
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And on Prince George's birthday, July 22, 2013, his parents ordered 2013 special 925 silver commemorative coins from the Royal Mint. They went to families whose children were born on the same day as the heir to the throne. To do this, the parents of the crumbs had the opportunity to apply for a one-pence coin within sixty days. Gift souvenirs for girls were placed in pink bags, for boys - in blue ones.
No. 7. Bye-bye, my boy!
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At a tender age, Prince George slept in a crib inspired by the tales of the famous English children's author. Beatrice Potter. She wrote such works as "About Johnny the City Mouse", "The Tale of Peter the Rabbit", "The Tailor of Gloucester" and others.
No. 8. victorious
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In the event of a coronation, George will be referred to as George VII.
No. 9. Hello school!
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The young prince began school at the age of four. The first-born Kate Middleton is a student at Thomas's Battersea private school in southwest London. Note that in the UK, children attend kindergarten until they are 4-5 years old, then they go to primary school. million rubles).
No. 10. Winnie the Pooh and all-all-all!
Prince George, along with his great-grandmother Elizabeth II, became the subject of the book "Winnie the Pooh and the Royal Birthday", published in honor of the Queen's 90th birthday.
The author of the work - Jane Riordan. The book takes place in Buckingham Palace, where Winnie the Pooh goes with friends to wish Elizabeth II a happy birthday. Prince George is described in the tale as a little boy who is younger than Christopher Robin and almost as perky as Tigger.
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No. 11. House as a gift
As a gift from his grandfather, Prince Charles, George received a small wooden cottage on wheels.
The present is at the residence of Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall. When George stays there, he plays in his own house.
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No. 12. You can be a good person...
In 2015, GQ magazine listed Prince George as one of Britain's 50 Most Stylish Men, ranked 49th. And in 2016, the baby took 20th place in the ranking of the same publication.
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No. 13. boy in pants
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Prince George inspired the British fashion blog What prince George wore, dedicated exclusively to the style of the little prince. Note that the firstborn of the Cambridges wears only shorts.
This is in keeping with the tradition that little boys should not wear long trousers. It originates in the 16th century, when the term "breeching" appeared (derived from the word "breech", meaning "breeches"). They marked the moment when the boy could start wearing short pants instead of traditional dresses and shirts.
No. 14. Around the world... with dad!
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In 2014, eight-month-old Prince George traveled with his parents, Duke William and Duchess Catherine, on his first official visit. The kid traveled to Australia and New Zealand. Despite the fact that the two heirs to the throne are forbidden by protocol to travel in the same plane, Queen Elizabeth blessed her grandson and great-grandson for a joint flight.
No. 15. Gifts are never enough!
During the first official tour, Prince George was literally bombarded with a bunch of gifts: there were 706 gifts in total!
No. 16. Pancakes!
Prince George is very fond of pancakes. And also cook cookies with mom. “When I try to bake with George at home, we have chocolate and syrup everywhere,” Kate Middleton said during one of the meetings with pastry chefs.
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No. 17. Nanny by inheritance
The first nanny of the young prince was the 71-year-old Jessie Web who raised William himself and his brother Harry.
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No. 18. Special Forces Babysitter
The boy's current nanny is Maria Borallo, Spanish by birth. She not only helps in caring for him, but also teaches the prince Spanish.
No. 19. Superheroes
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George's favorite book is Fireman Sam. And while traveling in a car, the prince listens to an audiobook about the adventures of a mouse and a furry and fanged forest dweller named Gruffalo.
No. 20. Xhr-hr!
It is known that, as a toddler, the prince was a big fan of the Peppa Pig cartoon.
No. 21. Losha-a-a-a-dka!
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President of the U.S.A Barack Obama and his wife Michelle During their visit to London in April 2016, they presented Prince George with a white rocking horse.
No. 22. home zoo
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Kate Middleton's son loves animals. The boy has pets: Lupo the Cocker Spaniel and Marvin the Hamster.
No. 23. Kid and... Granny
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At a tender age, Prince George called Queen Elizabeth II " Geng-Geng» (Gan-Gan-from greatgrandmother). According to royal biographer Kitty Kelly, the term is often used by children in reference to great-grandmothers. For his beloved great-grandmother, the boy often makes gifts with his own hands.
No. 24. Who is the king? I am a king?
Prince George is growing up as an ordinary boy and does not know that in the future he may lead the British monarchy. The parents want to give him more time to enjoy his childhood without obligation.
No. 25. Sorry dad...
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The birthday boy does not like to play football for the reason that this sport is contact and is pushed. This rejection upsets the Duke of Cambridge, who is the president of the Football Association of Great Britain and an avid football fan.
No. 26. Sa-a-a-plane easily takes me away!
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Prince George likes planes and helicopters. This is hereditary, because the boy's father is a rescue helicopter pilot. The boy also dreams of becoming a pilot.
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No. 27. Wuthering Heights
The firstborn of the Duke of Cambridge is fascinated by a thunderstorm. The boy likes to listen to thunder and watch flashes of lightning.
No. 28. Philatelist's dream
In 2016, Prince George was the subject of a new commemorative stamp issued to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The author of the family portrait is photographer Renald McKechnie.
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No. 29. Whose will you be?
In the boy's birth certificate, in the "first and last name" column, it is indicated: His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. At school, the boy is known as George Cambridge.
By the way, according to tradition, kings and princes took their surnames from the titles of their parents. Since William bears the title of Duke of Cambridge, Prince George received the surname Cambridge. So at one time, Princes William and Harry were listed in schools under the surname Wales, since their father Charles is the Prince of Wales.
No. 30. To the village, to the wilderness, to Saratov...
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The boy lives with his parents not at all in Buckingham Palace, as many people think, but 160 km from London, in a mansion Anmer Hall at Sandringham Manor in Norfolk. The cozy mansion built in 1802 has 10 bedrooms, a swimming pool and a tennis court. In this mansion, the young princes William and Harry spent many happy days. Nearby is Sandringham Palace, the Norfolk residence of Elizabeth II, where she traditionally spends Christmas.
Anmer Hall was a gift from the Queen to William and Catherine for their wedding. And now it is a favorite place of the entire Cambridge family.
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Charming George of Cambridge. Despite his young age, the prince has already become one of the most famous people on the planet. He enjoys great love of compatriots and is considered one of the most stylish kids in the world. The most significant events in the life of the prince will be outlined below.
Origin
George Alexander Louis, Prince of Cambridge, is a member of the British Royal Family. He is the third great-grandson of Elizabeth II and the first grandson of the princess and the Boy is the first child in the family of the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine and This baby is in third place among the contenders for the royal throne in Britain. Even before he was born, he was hailed as the most famous baby in the world.
Birth
Prince George of Cambridge was born on July 22, 2013. It happened in the city of London, in the hospital of St. Mary. Here at one time she gave birth to her two sons: Harry (1984) and William (1982). The Duchess of Cambridge was taken to the hospital on the morning of July 22, at 5:30. The baby was born at 16:24 (19:24 Moscow time). At birth, his weight was 8 pounds and 6 ounces, or 3.8 kilograms. The boy's father, Prince William, was next to his wife during childbirth. The Prince was received by the Queen's personal gynecologists, Alan Farthing and Marcus Satchel. As soon as it became known about the birth of the young heir, a solemn salute was given in many Commonwealth countries (for example, in Canada).
Baptism
George of Cambridge was baptized at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace. The Sacrament was performed by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. Heirs to the British throne are usually baptized at Buckingham Palace. The performance of the ceremony in St. James's Palace was a departure from the generally accepted tradition. The baby has seven godparents: Julia Samuel, Oliver Baker, Zara Phillips, Hugh Grosvenor, William von Cootsem, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Emilia Jardine-Paterson. The names of these people were officially announced before the ceremony, a few hours before it. In honor of the solemn event in the United Kingdom, five-pound coins were issued.
Name
As already mentioned, the prince was named George Alexander Louis. The first name is used for everyday use. The baby was named George (George) in honor of his great-great-grandfather: the father of Elizabeth II, King The boy received the name Louis in memory of the commander Louis Mountbatton, the uncle of Prince Philip. The prince was named Alexander in honor of his great-grandmother, Elizabeth II. Her middle name is Alexandra.
In Russian, British monarchs are called in the German manner, therefore, if George of Cambridge ascends the throne, in our country he will be called George the Seventh. Or the Eighth, if this name is chosen as the throne by his grandfather - Prince Charles. However, while in the Russian media, the baby is usually called Prince George.
Title
According to the title rules adopted in the British monarchy, George is a prince, and he should be addressed as "Royal Highness". The official full title of the boy, according to information from, looks like this: "His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge." Keep in mind that Prince William is the Duke of Cambridge. Addressing a boy as "Prince of Cambridge" without using the name George is incorrect. In British tradition, it is also not customary to include personal additional names (Louis and Alexander in this case) in the official full title.
First trip
At the age of five months, George of Cambridge made his first journey. He went with his parents on a business trip to Australia and New Zealand. The young heir met with many of the highest-ranking Australian officials, such as Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove. In addition, the baby visited the local Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Here George of Cambridge met a small rabbit, which was named after him.
First steps
In 2014, in June, the baby walked on his own for the first time. The public walk of the young prince took place under the supervision of his mother. On June 15, the royal family came to Cirencester Park for a polo competition. Kate Middleton wore a very comfortable outfit: moccasins, a striped sweater and jeans. She took her son with her, who spun in her arms until she let the baby go to the ground. There he took a few steps towards Prince William. At the same time, his mother held his hand.
Yes, surpassed his father, who at the age of ten months could only crawl, George of Cambridge! Photos of the adorable baby in a pink jumpsuit and white t-shirt went around the world.
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The young heir became extremely popular. Each of his public appearances is covered in detail in the press. Journalists note the impeccable taste and style with which the boy is combed and dressed. George of Cambridge appeared on the cover of People magazine, in one online publication he was called a "perfectly trimmed" child. Residents of Britain called the prince the cutest of the star kids. Journalists attribute this attitude towards the boy to the fact that he was born in a loving family and brought up by calm, benevolent parents. They note that watching Prince George of Cambridge grow up is a great pleasure.
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The young prince's mother, Kate Middleton, is considered a style icon. All the outfits in which the charming duchess appears in public are immediately swept off the shelves. Interestingly, the "Kate effect" extended to her son. People are happy to buy things worn by Prince George of Cambridge. Photos of the baby are studied in detail for fashion novelties. So, the kangaroo backpack, with which the young prince appeared in Australia, became the most popular children's accessory in the world for several weeks. And the charming blue knitted vest with three royal guards, in which the prince "lit up" in one of the new official portraits, caused an unprecedented stir and was sold out in a few hours.
George of Cambridge is a charming kid whose life has been under the scrutiny of the public from the first days. Many enjoy watching it grow and develop. Gradually, this boy becomes a symbol of a happy childhood for all people on the planet.
Today, July 22, the heir to the British throne and one of the most famous boys in the world, Prince George, celebrates his fourth birthday.
George Alexander Louis
The full name of the prince is George Alexander Louis. The first name is in honor of the Queen's father, George VI. Alexander is in honor of the middle name of Elizabeth II (her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary), and Louis is in honor of Louis Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle.
Prince George wants to be a pilot
As Kate Middleton and Prince William told, their son shows great interest in airplanes and helicopters. Prince George is just happy when his father, who serves as an emergency medical helicopter pilot, takes him to work and allows him to sit in the pilot's seat.
Seven godparents
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son has seven godparents:
1. Zara Tindall - cousin of Prince William and eldest granddaughter of the British Queen Elizabeth II;
2. Emilia Jardine Patterson - girlfriend of Kate Middleton, they went to college together;
3. Hugh van Katsema - one of the best friends of Prince William;
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4. Oliver Baker, he studied with the Duke and Duchess at St. Andrews University;
5. Jemmy Lowther-Pinkerton, who for many years served as the private secretary of the Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry;
6. Julia Samuel is a close friend of Princess Diana, mother of Prince William;
7. Earl Grosvenor - son of the Duke of Westminster.
trendsetter
Prince George, like his sister Princess Charlotte, is already a trendsetter in children's fashion. And he has his own style: you can see that George constantly appears in public in shorts (and not only in summer). This is because the prince's parents follow the traditions of British high society: little boys should not wear long trousers.
Many people are glad that George wears only shorts, because he is so cute in them!
Potential king
Prince George is third in line to the throne after his grandfather, Prince Charles, and father, Prince William. This is the second time in history that a great-grandchild is born to a reigning monarch in the male line. In the event of the coronation, the son of Kate Middleton and Prince William will be called King George VII.
Favorite book
Little George's favorite children's book is Fireman Sam.
Fireman Sam is George's favorite story,
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Prince George is very responsible
George does an excellent job of being an older brother: he looks after his younger sister Charlotte. According to their mother, George and Charlotte become very good friends.
Inquisitive and Curious
Little George is not only interested in helicopters and planes, he is generally very inquisitive. The prince already has a favorite museum - the Natural History Museum in London. This place, by the way, loved to visit in childhood and Kate Middleton.
Like many of you here, I remember visiting the Museum of Natural History as a child and marveling at the majesty of nature. And now, when I am a mother myself, I experience the same joy again and again from visiting the museum with my children, who love to come here very much. And not just for dinosaurs, I assure you,
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George loves Christmas
Prince George looks forward to Christmas every year, because this is his favorite prince. Last year, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge began to celebrate the holiday earlier than expected. The heir to the royal throne opened his gifts from Santa Claus in advance.
He was excited before Christmas and couldn't help but open the presents. He had fun
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Prince George became the hero of "Winnie the Pooh"
Coincidentally, last year not only Elizabeth II celebrated the anniversary, but also the famous book about Winnie the Pooh: the first edition turned 90 years old. In honor of the double holiday, a book about a teddy bear called "Winnie-The-Pooh and the Royal Birthday" (Winnie-The-Pooh And The Royal Birthday) was released, the main characters of which were the Queen and her great-grandson Prince George.
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