Prince George has offered a glimpse of his artistic side with a previously unseen drawing of a kingfisher, featured in a special edition of Country Life magazine guest-edited by his father, Prince William. The colourful illustration, created when George was 12, is among the highlights of the 300-page issue released on November 11, 2026. The artwork also draws attention to a creative interest shared by several generations of the royal family, including his mother, Kate Middleton, and grandfather, King Charles III, as reported by PEOPLE and other Kensington. The drawing depicts a brightly coloured kingfisher perched on a branch, with detailed attention to its feathers, distinctive pointed beak and surrounding colours. According to Kensington Palace, George created the illustration at home in the spring, before turning 13 in July. He is now 13 and is said to enjoy drawing as a hobby. The artwork was included with William’s approval in the special issue, offering readers a rare look at his eldest son’s creative interests. The revelation was also covered by ITV News and The Independent, which noted the young prince’s…
Prince George's kingfisher drawing debuts in William's 300-page issue
In short
The colourful illustration of the bird perched on a branch was created by Prince George at home during the spring when he was 12 years old. It follows a multi-generational creative inclination shared by his mother, the Princess of Wales, and King Charles III, who has produced watercolours for decades. Prince William spent six months working with the editorial team on the commemorative release. The issue also includes personal details about the family's walks with their dogs, Orla and Otto.
Key points
- The young prince's hobby continues a well-documented creative tradition maintained by his…: The young prince's hobby continues a well-documented creative tradition maintained by his mother and his grandfather.
- The special 300-page issue focuses on rural communities, environmental conservation, ment…: The special 300-page issue focuses on rural communities, environmental conservation, mental health, and women in the military.
- Prince William's guest-editorship follows similar magazine collaborations undertaken by K…: Prince William's guest-editorship follows similar magazine collaborations undertaken by King Charles and Queen Camilla.