A drawing of a kingfisher by Prince George is part of a special edition of Country Life magazine, edited by his father, the Prince of Wales.
The 13-year-old drew the bird perched on a branch while at home in the spring.
The artwork is part of a wider 300-page special edition of the magazine, in which the Princess of Wales also gave an interview.
In addition to giving an insight into his family life, Prince William took advantage of the magazine to shed light on the working conditions of the military and highlight his “fanatical” support for Aston Villa.
Prince George opened Eton College in September (PA Media)
Prince George, who is said to love drawing, appears to be following in his family’s footsteps.
His grandfather, the king, is a passionate artist. His mother, Catherine, and his uncle, the Duke of Sussex, studied art at the baccalaureate level. Catherine also studied art history at university.
Last year, Catherine, Prince George and her siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, featured themselves in four portraits posted on social media by Kensington Palace.
The palace said the royals made the sketches as “a moment of connection” to “spend time looking at and focusing on each other” while being creative.
The four photos were published without revealing the artist and subject (Kensington Palace)
Elsewhere in the issue, Catherine, who revealed two years ago that she was undergoing treatment for cancer, is said to have spoken about the healing power of nature.
Prince William talks about walks with the family dogs, Orla and Otto, and how his children love to get out and explore. He also talks about his fondness for a visit to the pub and a pint of cider with ice.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is also featured in the magazine and described the prince’s support for the club as “fantastic” ahead of publication.
“If we can bring him good news, good results or good football moments, we are proud of it,” he said in a video.
Another highlight of the Country Life edition, published this week, is Prince William setting out his drive to ensure women in the British armed forces feel safe.
The Prince of Wales has called for a more inclusive and female-friendly military culture, saying more needs to be done to ensure women in the military are respected and protected from sexual harassment.
It follows the death of Private Jaysley Beck, 19, in 2021. A coroner ruled that the army’s inaction – after Gunner Beck was harassed by his superior and sexually assaulted by another colleague – contributed to his suicide.
Prince William is not the first senior royal to edit Country Life.
The king has been a guest editor of the magazine on several occasions, including on its 65th and 70th birthdays. Queen Camilla and Anne, Princess Royal, have also previously published editions.
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