Is Prince George Following in Kate Middleton and King Charles' Footsteps with This Artsy Hobby?

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince George; Kate Middleton; King Charles.Photo:Jordan Peck/Getty; RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty; Chris Jackson/Getty

Jordan Peck/Getty; RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty; Chris Jackson/Getty

Prince Georgemay have inherited a double dose of artistic proclivities from his motherKate Middletonand grandfatherKing Charles.

“George got it from his mom!” one wrote.

“It looks like Prince George has inherited King Charles' gift for drawing,” another said.

The princess has also brought her passion for pictures to her platform as a working royal and is the patron of the National Portrait Gallery. In 2020, Princess Kate curated an emotional photo exhibit entitled “Hold Still” to capture the lives of people across the U.K. during the COVID pandemic in partnership with the renowned gallery.

The Princess of Wales recently put pen to paper on Feb. 4 for another initiative with the National Portrait Gallery. There, shejoined a class of kindergarten studentsat the London museum for an interactive activity with Shaping Us inspiration. The princess and the kids explored the new Bobeam Tree Trail in an immersive journey through the gallery to spark social and emotional learning, checking out the first project created from theShaping Us Frameworkfrom The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

Liz Smith, director of learning and engagement at the National Portrait Gallery, tells PEOPLE that Princess Kate drew with the students during the stop,

Smith says Kate assisted the children with their portraits, sitting with them in a “cozy nook — which is our storytelling space.”

The director adds that the royal was “naturally nurturing and was listening and integrated with the group. She was one of the school party, and there was no official presentation. It was as if she was one of the mums, one of the helpers and, as you are on a school trip, you’re learning as you’re walking and making sense of the environment. It was a real treat.”

Kate Middleton at the National Portrait Gallery in London on Feb. 4, 2025.Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty

Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty

In 2023, colorful portraits ofQueen ElizabethandPrince Philipthat the future King Charles drew around age 5 or 6 hit the auction block and showed an intimate side to the family’s private life,CNNreported then.

King Charles sketches in Bhutan in 1998.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

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“He’s obviously got talent. He has an eye for form and color,” Dale told the outlet. “I think having a love of animals and love of nature is obviously something that’s maybe captured his attention. That inspires me very much. It’s a real privilege to inspire any child to want to draw or paint. It was a really lovely compliment.”

source: people.com