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Prince George's drawing of a kingfisher was included in a special issue of Country Life magazine, which was guest edited by his father, the Prince of Wales. This spring, Prince George, now 13, drew a colorful bird sitting on a branch.
The drawing was published in a special issue of the magazine of 300 pages. It also featured an interview with the Princess of Wales, in which she spoke about her recovery from cancer. She said doctors warned her there would be “good days and bad days.”
As well as giving audiences a window into his family life in the issue, Prince William also used his role as guest editor to highlight the conditions of service for women in the armed forces, as well as his "fanatical support" of Aston Villa football club.
Prince George, who is said to love to draw, appears to be following in his family's footsteps.
His grandfather, King Charles III, is interested in painting. Both his mother, Catherine, and uncle, the Duke of Sussex, studied art at high school as part of the A-level program. Katherine also studied art history at university.
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Last year, Catherine, Prince George, and his younger siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis painted portraits of each other. Kensington Palace published these four drawings on social networks.
The palace explained that the royals painted to "feel close to each other" during a creative activity where they could "look closely at each other and focus on each other."
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In an issue of Country Life magazine, Catherine, Princess of Wales, who two years ago revealed she was undergoing treatment for cancer, spoke about her recovery.
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In a conversation with nature writer Robert Macfarlane, she said:
“The hospital explained to me that my recovery would not be in a straight line. There will be good days and bad days, and everything will take time. The same thing happens in nature. It shows us that periods of rest, reflection and renewal are just as important as periods of growth.”
Elsewhere, Prince William talks about walks with his dogs Orla and Otto, and how his children love being outdoors and exploring the world around them. He also admits that he loves to pop into the pub and have a pint of cider on ice.
The magazine also features Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery. On the eve of the issue's release, he called the prince's support for the club "fantastic."
“If we can give him good news, results or good football moments, we are proud of that,” Emery said.
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Another big theme in this week's Country Life special is Prince William's commitment to ensuring the safety of women serving in the British armed forces.
The Prince of Wales has called for a change in the army's culture to make it more inclusive and respectful of women. He said more needs to be done to ensure female service members are protected from sexual harassment.
These statements were especially relevant in light of the circumstances surrounding the death in 2021 of 19-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck. The coroner found that the Army's inaction contributed to her suicide: the soldier's commander harassed her and another colleague sexually assaulted her, but the Army did not take necessary action.
Prince William is not the first senior royal to guest editor at Country Life.
King Charles III performed in this role several times, including on the occasion of his 65th and 70th birthdays. Previously, special editions of the magazine have been edited by Queen Camilla and Princess Anne.
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