Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge now. Prince George of Cambridge and others: the young princes and princesses of Europe, who will wear royal crowns

The news that Prince George has started school was a real highlight this week. The photographs, in which William of Cambridge leads the first-born by the hand, caused a smile of emotion in many: the child in school uniform looks very touching. In order for George to get a good education, William and Katherine chose the school for a long time and responsibly. As a result, London's Thomas's Battersea preparatory school was chosen, costing about 18 thousand pounds sterling per year, and judging by the information on how the training is going on, such a price seems to be quite justified.

Prince George gets nervous on his way to school.

George of Cambridge is third in line to the British throne. Parents - William and Catherine of Cambridge - do not hide their joy that their baby became a student this year. Four-year-old George was sent to preparatory school. On the first day of school, William personally led his son to the school building, where he was met by director Helen Haslem. The father and son arrived at school in their personal Range Rover car ten minutes before the start of the lesson. George was wearing a school uniform: jumper, blue shirt and shorts. In his hands, William carried a satchel with a George Cambridge patch.

Prince George, accompanied by Father William of Cambridge and Headmaster Helen Haslem.

Unfortunately, Katherine could not be with her son at this crucial moment due to poor health. Expecting a third child, the duchess suffers from toxicosis.

Prince George on his first day of school.

The photographs show that George was confused: after shaking hands with Helen, he immediately ran to his father. However, just a few minutes later the boy calmed down and began to get acquainted with classmates. There will be 20 students in the Prince's class. Apart from general education disciplines, children will be taught the basics of ballet, French, art, drama and music.


First encounter with the school.

William and Catherine took a long time to choose a school. As children, they studied in traditional schools, but for their first son they wanted to find educational institution where learning will be more interesting and effective. Thomas" Battersea is said to be "a large, busy and somewhat chaotic school for cosmopolitan parents who want their children to receive the best education in England that money can buy."


Local residents are waiting for the arrival of the prince to the school.

Prince George with mother Catherine of Cambridge.

William and Katherine are waiting for replenishment in the family.

Prince George became a prep school student.

Charming George of Cambridge. Despite his young age, the prince has already become one of the most famous people planets. He enjoys great love of compatriots and is considered one of the most stylish kids in the world. 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 his birth, he was proclaimed the most famous kid 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 Cast: 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 Russian media The baby is called Prince George.

Title

According to the British Monarchy's title rules, George is a prince and 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." It should be borne in mind that Prince William is the Duke of Cambridge. Addressing the boy "Prince of Cambridge" without using the name George is incorrect. In the 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.

Confession

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 bind similar attitude to the boy with 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, for several weeks became the most popular children's accessory in the world. 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.

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 to 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, sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, gave the newborn prince 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. Kate Middleton's firstborn is a student at Thomas's Battersea private school in southwest London. Note that in the UK, children attend Kindergarten up to 4-5 years, then go to primary school. The cost of training the prince is 18 thousand pounds per year (1,500 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 to create a fashion blog, What prince George wore, dedicated exclusively to style 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, to 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 column "name and surname" 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 young princes William and Harry spent a lot 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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The Royal Family Elizabeth II, who has been on the throne since 1952, is undoubtedly the most famous in Europe. Therefore, the first-born George, born to Prince William and his wife Catherine, became so famous from the moment of his birth. In the future, it is he who, after his grandfather and father, will inherit the British throne.

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Little George's parents do not particularly indulge him in luxury, trying to provide him with the usual happy childhood.

Now Katt and William live away from London, in Anmer Hall, on their country estate, which Elizabeth II gave them for the wedding, where they mainly raise their children.

But in September of this year, George, who will turn 4 years old in the summer, will study at school, and by this time the whole family is planning to move to permanent residence in London, to their new residence. About the UK's most photogenic boy

Sweden

Princess Estelle (February 23, 2012)

Estelle is the daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel Westling, who was formerly Victoria's personal fitness instructor, and second in line to her mother after her mother.

Now this charming princess is 5 years old, she is a very spontaneous, mobile and cheerful girl. Estelle loves to dance and often does it during official receptions. From the age of 4, she began studying at a ballet school in Stockholm.

Parents constantly take her with her brother to various cultural and sporting events. And she already has a lot of fans.

Spain

Princess Leonor (31 October 2005)

Princess Leonor eldest daughter King Philip VI and his wife Letizia, has a good chance of becoming head of state (unless by that time her parents have a boy). Parents pay a lot of attention to the education of their daughters, Princess Leonor studies several foreign languages, studies music and ballet, learns etiquette, and also loves skiing. It is also planned in the future that Leonor will study economics and diplomacy, without which it is difficult for the head of state to do. And since the king of Spain is also the supreme commander, Leonor will also have to serve in the army.

Sisters Eleanor and Sofia are very stylish and beautiful girls, impeccably behaving in society, it is impossible not to admire them. Nevertheless, parents try to protect their daughters from excessive attention of the paparazzi, they rarely go out into the world.

Denmark

Prince Christian (October 15, 2005)

The birth of the first son Christian to Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary Donaldson is now large family, with four children, was celebrated on a grand scale throughout the country. The parents themselves, Frederick and Mary, lead a very active life, and sports, and cultural, they teach their children to do the same, often taking them with them.

Christian grows up as a cheerful child who loves to misbehave, like all boys, he communicates with guys from the most ordinary families. Together with them I went first to kindergarten, and then to the municipal school.

Norway

Princess Ingrid (January 21, 2004)

Ingrid, the main heir to the throne, is the eldest daughter in the family of Prince Haakon and his wife Mette-Marit. The northern princess lives ordinary life, her parents adhere to rather strict methods of raising children.

Ingrid began to study at the most ordinary school, located next to her house, and now, together with her brother, she is studying at an elite private school teaching all subjects in English.

Netherlands

Princess Catharina-Amalia (31 October 2003)