Prince William and Duchess
of Cambridge have opted for a warm UK staycation this year rather than
travelling abroad for the summer – but why did the royals make the decision to
stay?
One of the reasons may be
that Duchess Kate has a very exciting event next week which will see
her compete with SailGP’s GB team in Plymouth in a ‘Commonwealth Race’ against
their New Zealand rivals, ahead of the final day of the Great Britain Sail
Grand Prix.
Kate, who is known for being a
keen sportswoman, will become a member of the British crew, working with the
rest of the team to race the boat at speeds of up to 50 knots (more than 55
mph) in a friendly race.
Whilst in Plymouth, Kate will
also visit the 1851 Trust, for whom she is a patron, to meet with youngsters
taking part in the Trust’s activities to promote sustainability.
The choice to enjoy the summer
months in the UK may also be down to the major preparations the Duke and
Duchess are making ahead of their expected move to Windsor. William, Kate
and their three children Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven
and Prince Louis, four are reportedly relocating from Kensington
Palace for a quieter life in the country.
George and Charlotte are
also expected to start at a new school come September.
The big move from London would mean the Cambridges would be closer to the Queen who now
permanently lives at Windsor Castle.
Kate’s parents, Carole
and Michael Middleton, and also her brother James, live in Berkshire which is a
mere 40-minute drive from Windsor.
While the family will live in
Windsor, William and Kate will continue to use Kensington Palace as
their London base for work.
Whilst the exact location of
the family-of-five’s holiday is yet to be revealed, royal fans did get a hint
of their stunning getaway as William and Kate released a special beachside
portrait of their son who turned nine on Friday.
The adorable new photo, which
was taken by mum Kate earlier in the month, saw the youngster posing in a blue
shirt.
Royal watchers all said the
same thing about the stunning portrait, likening the young Prince to his father
Prince William.
On the photo shared to
Instagram, one follower penned: “”Wow he looks just like his
Dad.” A second wrote: “He looks just like William to me! Beautiful
boy. Happy Birthday PG.”
A third wrote: “What a
fantastic photo! George looks so much like his dad.” A fourth added:
“Wow, a little William, spitting image.”
