Prince George and Prince William at Wimbledon on July 16, 2023.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince Georgeis taking on a new sport — with some helpful advice fromPrince William’s staff.
On Wednesday, the Prince of Wales made his first public appearance following a few weeks of limited royal duties as he spent time withKate Middletonand their three children — Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis— during the kids' school break. William held an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on behalf of King Charles, handing out honors to the recipients.
Former British triathlete Non Stanford was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire at the event, and she told reporters that Prince Willliam revealed his 10-year-old son is competing in triathlons.
“He was telling me how George has been doing triathlon at school,” Stanford said, according toPA.
She added, “There is also a gentleman who now works for William, has done a bit of triathlon and has been giving George advice about putting talcum powder in his shoes. George has been sharing his talc with his classmates, and they are all excited about these tips.”
Non Stanford after receiving her MBE from Prince William on Nov. 1, 2023.Andrew Matthews - Pool/Getty Images
Andrew Matthews - Pool/Getty Images
“They’re obviously still really young,” she continued. “It’s going to be interesting to see how that grows and develops.”
Princess Charlotte and Prince George at Wimbledon on July 16, 2023.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince George is also a huge sports fan, fromcheering on Prince William’s favorite soccer team(Aston Villa!) tochowing down on pizzawhile watching a cricket match.
Prince George may seem shy compared to his confident sister Princess Charlotte and his carefree brother Prince Louis at royal events. However, that’s not always the case.
“He’s a cracking lad,” a close family friend previously told PEOPLE exclusively.
Prince George has shown glimpses of his spirited side, especially when joining his parents at sporting events.
Arrieta said George is “really sporty” himself. “It’s something that’s been encouraged from an early age,” she added.
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
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While making sure that Prince George has a normal childhood whenever possible, Prince William and Princess Kate are also aware that they are raising a future monarch.
“It’s a massive balancing act,” one palace insider told PEOPLE. “William and Kate are doing the right thing, protecting him so he can have as normal a childhood as possible, but he’s also dipping into duties as a future monarch. He’s getting firsthand experience of what it’s like to be a royal and a monarch and firsthand experience of being a normal boy.”
source: people.com
