George’s Drawing Published: Prince George’s kingfisher art appears; links three generations

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 apparent connection to the artistic traditions of his family.An artistic interest shared across generationsGeorge’s drawing has brought renewed attention to the creative interests of his mother and grandfather.