Prince George’s kingfisher drawing featured in Country Life

Prince George’s colourful kingfisher drawing features in a special edition of Country Life guest-edited by his father, Prince William. The detailed artwork, showing the bird perched on a branch, appears in the magazine’s 300-page issue, which William spent six months preparing, according to the publication’s account.

Country Life says George created the picture at home in the spring, when he was 12. He is now 13. The account describes him as enjoying drawing, but no independent details about how the artwork was made are provided in the reporting.

The kingfisher is rendered in colour. One description notes dark green and yellow plumage and the bird’s pointed bill. The magazine’s special issue also includes material about William’s family life, his interest in the countryside and his work to learn about the experiences of women serving in the armed forces.

William’s contribution discusses family walks with George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and their dogs, Orla and Otto. He also recalls his childhood at Highgrove, the King’s Gloucestershire retreat. The special edition includes a rare interview with the Princess of Wales, Kate, described by the magazine as addressing the...