Prince William and his wife Kate are raising three children: 11-year-old George, 9-year-old Charlotte, and 6-year-old Louis. From a young age, Kate has focused on developing their social and emotional skills, which she believes will serve them well in the future. “These skills are key throughout our lives, determining who we are, how we manage our thoughts and emotions, how we communicate and relate to others, and how we understand the world around us,” Middleton shared.
One way to understand the world is through art. Kate recently revealed some adorable portraits created by her children. Prince George drew a full-length portrait of his mother with her hair down, sitting in a chair with her leg crossed. Princess Charlotte depicted Kate with colorful hair, while Prince Louis made his version using a red crayon.
The Princess of Wales also shared her own pencil drawing of her youngest son. “Drawing portraits with children can create a moment of connection where you spend time looking at each other, focusing on creativity, and most importantly, having fun together!” added the wife of the heir to the British throne.
Followers were touched by the personal glimpse into the royal family’s life. Many also praised the artistic talents of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. “Look at George’s drawing. He definitely has a talent. Capturing the essence of a subject in a sketch is a special gift. Very accurate,” one commenter said. “So sweet! Impressive! The family definitely has creative genes!” another wrote. “Such adorable portraits. The kids definitely got this from their mom!” others chimed in.
Kate studied History of Art at St. Andrews University and has been the patron of the National Portrait Gallery since 2012. She campaigns to highlight the importance of art in childhood development, recently visiting an interactive exhibition with primary school students.
Interestingly, another royal family member is also a fan of painting. King Charles III (then Prince Charles) was inspired by his art teacher Robert Waddell while studying at Gordonstoun in Scotland. He later received guidance from British artists Edward Seago and John Napier. The monarch mostly paints watercolor landscapes of royal residences and other scenic locations. In 1997, he began selling reproductions of his watercolors to raise money for the royal fund. Last March, an unfinished watercolor he created for a children’s TV show in 1993 was sold at auction for more than £20,000.
