Drawing by British Prince George published in a famous magazine. His father was the editor
A drawing of a kingfisher, made by 13-year-old Prince George, has been published in a special issue of Country Life magazine, for which his father, Prince William, was the guest editor. The drawing, which the boy made this spring when he was 12 years old, depicts a bright bird sitting on a branch, writes the BBC.
Photo: Kensington Palace / Press Association
The special issue of the magazine contains 300 pages. It also features an interview with Catherine, Princess of Wales, in which she spoke about her recovery after cancer treatment. According to her, doctors warned that there would be both good and bad days on this path.
Prince George, who reportedly loves to draw, continues a family tradition. His grandfather, the current King Charles III, also enjoys painting. George's mother and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, studied art in high school as part of their A-level program. Catherine, moreover, received a university education in art history.
Prince George with his mother and father. Photo: PA Media
Last year, Catherine, George, and the younger children of the Prince and Princess of Wales — Charlotte and Louis — drew portraits of each other. Kensington Palace published all four drawings on social media. The palace explained that such creative activity helped family members feel closer, look closely at each other, and focus on one another.
In an interview with nature writer Robert Macfarlane, Catherine said that recovery from illness does not happen in a straight line. She compared this process to nature, where periods of rest, reflection, and renewal are no less important than times of growth.
In another article in the magazine, Prince William talks about walking his dogs Orla and Otto, and how his children love to be outdoors and explore the world around them. He also admits that he loves to go to the pub and drink a pint of cider with ice.
Another important topic of the issue is the safety of women serving in the British Armed Forces. Prince William called for a change in the atmosphere in the army, to make it more open to women and based on respect for them. According to him, more efforts must be made to protect servicewomen from sexual harassment.
These statements came against the backdrop of the circumstances surrounding the death of 19-year-old servicewoman Jaysley Beck in 2021. The coroner concluded that the army's inaction contributed to her suicide. The girl's commander harassed her, and another serviceman sexually assaulted her, but the military leadership did not take the necessary measures.
The magazine also features Unai Emery, the head coach of Aston Villa football club. Ahead of the issue's release, he described Prince William's support for the club as fantastic. According to him, the team is proud to be able to bring the Prince good news, results, and enjoyable football moments.
Prince William is not the first high-ranking member of the British royal family to become a guest editor of Country Life. King Charles III has taken on this role several times, including for his 65th and 70th birthdays. Previously, special issues of the magazine were also edited by Queen Camilla and Princess Anne.