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Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince George 'made huge decision' at VE Day event as plans become clear
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince George made an unexpected appearance at a VE Day event, earning praise from both experts and veterans. The young royal joined his parents on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the anniversary fly past, but also accompanied his father, Prince William, to meet World War Two veterans - an engagement he wasn't originally scheduled to attend. During this meeting, George interacted with individuals who served in a conflict that ended long before he or his parents were born. Hello! magazine reported that one veteran warmly welcomed George's presence. They told the prince: "It's very important you're here today. It's days like this that we should use to talk about things like this, so the younger generation can have some understanding." World War Two veterans weren't the only ones impressed by George. Author Robert Jobson also praised the strategy employed by his parents. He commented: "I thought it was a really good move by William and Princess Kate." He added: "They are preparing him for public life. Kids can find it difficult to meet people, shake their hands and look them in the eye, but he does it very well." Mr Jobson isn't alone in his observations as former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggested that the entire outing was part of a smart strategy by the Prince and Princess of Wales, reports Cambridgeshire Live. Speaking to The Mirror, she expressed her delight at seeing Prince George in a more relaxed setting. She said: "I love seeing [George] at football matches when he can let his hair down. "But at big events like this, he looks as if he is taking it all in, and understanding that his life will be punctuated by national occasions where his will be a key role. And I'm sure his parents have schooled him in how to behave and what it all means. "I think they had prepared him to sit down with some of the veterans, and he looked genuinely interested and concerned to hear their stories of the war." Jennie pointed out the significance of George's interactions with the veterans, noting that it was an experience not shared by his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, 10, or Prince Louis, seven, but one that is essential considering his future responsibilities. She explained: "The VE Day commemorations may be the only opportunity George will ever have of speaking to men and women who served their King and country during the war. "One day he will be Chief of the Armed Forces himself, and he may well look back at some of those conversations and be glad that he had the chance to meet some of the few remaining veterans." Highlighting William's parenting approach, she observed: "It was noticeable that William sometimes put George first and foremost, letting him sit with veterans while he hovered behind. That was a clever and reassuring way for William to mentor his son."
Irish Daily Star
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Prince Louis given 'affectionate' nickname by siblings hours after being born
Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate, reportedly earned a sweet two-word nickname inspired by his name when he was born seven years ago. In his 2024 book about Princess Kate , titled 'Catherine, the Princess of Wales: The Biography', author Robert Jobson shared the story of Prince Louis's birth in 2018. The young prince , who celebrates his seventh birthday today, was born in a private wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, where he was welcomed by his older siblings, the future King George and Princess Charlotte. The Prince and Princess of Wales later introduced their son to the world, with William humorously telling well-wishers that there was "thrice the worry now". Meanwhile, the smitten siblings had given the newborn a charming nickname. Princess Kate and Prince William's youngest turns seven on Wednesday (Image: Getty Images) Robert penned: "Catherine gave birth to her third child, a son they named Louis, on 23 April 2018, again at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. "Before introducing him to the world, William had brought the baby's older siblings, George and Charlotte, to meet him. They affectionately called him 'Lou Lou'." That wouldn't be the only nickname attached to a Royal that day, as the waiting media dubbed the future Queen "super mum". However, Robert mentioned that Kate felt "fragile" and was keen to leave quicker than on the previous two occasions. Louis was christened Louis Arthur Charles on July 9th, 2018, in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace. King Charles III and Queen Camilla turned up for the bash, along with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Princess Kate's kin. Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond reckons that Kate "probably lets Louis run wild more" than she did George. William jokingly told well-wishers there was "thrice the worry now" (Image: Getty Images) Jennie Bond dished to the Mirror : "Catherine probably lets Louis run wild more than she did with George. She and William are very experienced parents and I'm sure they love all three kids equally but probably in different ways. "George because he's the firstborn and has a destiny to fulfil, Charlotte because she's the only girl, and Louis because he's the youngest." The Princess of Wales, who now calls her youngest "Lou-bugs", has been seen attempting to stop herself from laughing when Louis shows his mischievous side at the Royal Family's events. Kate previously shared insights into how she views her son. Speaking at a royal engagement at a maternity unit some years ago, she said: "I keep thinking Louis is a baby, but he's a big boy now." Louis's birthday plans haven't been revealed to the public, but it's thought that he will mark the day with his relatives. The Express also reports that Kate could make a cake, having once revealed that baking a cake for her children's birthdays had become something of a tradition.
