Prince George's drawing of a kingfisher is featured in a special 300-page edition of Country Life, out today, which has been guest-edited by his father, the Prince of Wales. The artwork, showing the bird perched on a branch, was drawn at home in the spring before George's 13th birthday.
A Family of Artists
The second in line to the throne is said to enjoy drawing. Creativity runs in the family: his mother, the Princess of Wales, is a keen photographer who studied the history of art at university, and his grandfather, the King, is a very competent artist.
This is not the first time one of George's drawings has been made public. Last year, Catherine and her children shared portrait sketches they drew of each other after spending time together being creative. Kensington Palace shared the images on social media but did not identify who drew which portrait.
Inside the Special Edition
The collectors' edition also includes an interview with the princess, in which she is said to have discussed the healing power of nature, though no details were released before publication. Elsewhere, William writes about family walks with the Waleses' dogs, Orla and Otto, and how George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis love to get out and explore.
The future king also speaks of his fondness for visiting the pub for a chat and a pint of cider with ice, and admits his support for Aston Villa, his "second family," has become "fanatical." Other articles see William reflect on his commitment to the countryside, his weakness for chocolate biscuit cake, his mission to ensure women in the military feel safe, respected and valued, and the future of farming.
Editor's Praise
Mark Hedges, Country Life's editor-in-chief, described the prince as a "formidable, hands-on guest editor." William is the latest member of the royal family to edit the publication, following the King, Queen Camilla and the Princess Royal.
