Catherine, Princess of Wales and children share hand-drawn family portraits
Kensington Palace shared four portraits drawn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her three children – George, Charlotte and Louis – in a social media post on Monday.
The drawings were posted to X with the caption, 'Drawing portraits with children can provide a moment of connection as you spend time looking at and focusing on one another, as well as being creative and – most importantly – having lots of fun together!'
A social media post accompanying the portraits listed the creators of the artwork as 'Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and The Princess of Wales.'
Kensington Palace released the pictures after Princess Catherine inaugurated a new exhibit at London's National Portrait Gallery earlier this month. The exhibit, dubbed the 'Bobeam Tree Trail,' encourages children to draw self-portraits while visiting the museum.
'When children engage in enjoyable activities with friends, family, and other caring adults, it not only allows them to have fun in the moment but can also help them to develop their social and emotional skills for the future,' the Palace's statement said.
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood said that visiting kids can enjoy the exhibit while 'listening to audio recordings, using props, exploring facial expressions and finally, by thinking about their own lives, feelings and thoughts while creating a self-portrait.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
44 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William's Most Relatable Chapter Yet
Originally appeared on E! Online Kate Middleton deciding to skip the 2025 Royal Ascot was a reminder that not everything is back to normal for the royal family. The Princess of Wales has been out and about exponentially more than she was in 2024, of course, the 43-year-old having shared in January that the unspecified type of cancer she was treated for last year was in remission. But Kate is still in the midst of balancing what's best for her health with all the public-facing duties that would be expected of her in an average year. Which is how most of her and Prince William's 14 years of marriage could be described, work-wise, up until 2024's unprecedented pile-up of crises. Which, ironically, meant that Kate and William's life took on an mistakable whiff of relatability for a change while they simply tried to keep it all together for , 11, , 10, and , 7, and come out the other side as whole as from E! Online Tom Sandoval's America's Got Talent Audition Leaves Judges in Shock Matthew McConaughey's 3 Kids Are His Spitting Images in Rare Family Photo What Happened to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Chandi Dayle? Americas Sweethearts Bahamas Scandal Explained And while normal isn't generally a descriptor that applies unironically to Kate and William, who's celebrating his 43rd birthday June 21, there was nothing normal about the thick layer of scrutiny they had to operate under once Kensington Palace said early last year that Kate would be taking a few months off from official duties. But when Kate informed the world in a March 22, 2024, video message that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy, it was a humbling moment for those banking on a more salacious explanation for her absence. Not to mention, it was a reminder that, when an extremely public person whose main job is to be seen asks for health-related privacy, she has her reasons. For the most part, in keeping with how the couple have handled most of the outside hysteria—while addressing it at all is unusual, they've still been relatively unreactive compared to how some celebrities deal with vicious rumors—they stayed the course. William, meanwhile, had already pressed pause on his own schedule after Kate's surgery and his father's treatment for an enlarged prostate. But after Charles shared that he'd been diagnosed with cancer, the heir to the throne knew he had to get back to work as soon as possible as the youngest and most popular senior royal still in commission. "They are very good at keeping calm and carrying on, no matter what's going on behind closed doors," royals correspondent told E! News after Charles' February 2024 announcement. "We continually see this commitment to duty no matter what." At the same time, she added, "We look at them oftentimes as made of steel and just nothing affects them, they aren't led by their emotions and they never seem to be ill, they're not real people. Knowing they're just like us is a really good way to encourage others to be on top of their own health." Kate noted in her video, filmed in the garden at Windsor Castle, that it had taken time both for her to recover from "major surgery" and for her and William to best explain her situation to George, Charlotte and Louis "in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be OK." She added, "Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance. I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal." Composed and sanguine as she may have been, and though she did not share any other particulars about her condition, by historic royal standards that was practically the Rolling Stone interview."I would hope that many of the people that've peddled these conspiracy theories, which have ranged from her being in a coma to having botched cosmetic surgery, might just take a break from the keyboard," NBC News royals contributor Katie Nicholl told anchor Lester Holt afterward. "As a family, they've obviously been going through a huge amount." Noting the implied plea for privacy in the princess' message, Nicholl said that Kate shares information "in her time, on her terms, and what comes first for her isn't the public trying to find out what's happened here. It's about protecting her family." William returned to work weeks later, accepting cards on his father and Kate's behalf during his visit to Surplus to Supper in Surrey, which combats food waste and the the scourge of hunger due to poverty. When a volunteer entreated him to look after his wife, William assured her, "I will, thank you very much." Kate, who still was attending to some duties from home, said in her video that her work had always brought her "a deep sense of joy" and she was looking forward to getting back out there as soon as she was able. When she and the kids emerged at the 2024 Trooping the Colour (the monarch's official birthday celebration) last June, Nicholl called it a "wonderful surprise," explaining, "We know that as the King and the Princess of Wales have gone through this cancer journey together, they've very much been supporting each other behind the scenes. Well this is the ultimate show of support."It was behind closed doors, however, where William stepped up without fanfare, taking periodic breaks from official duties to be home with his family. "Trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult,' William told reporters during his visit to Cape Town, South Africa, to award the fourth annual Earthshot Prize in November. "I'm so proud of my wife, I'm proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of been brutal." Ahead of the couple's 13th anniversary in 2024, royal biographer Robert Jobson told HELLO! that the date was "a testament to not only their love, but also their unity." As "their strength lies in being together," Jobson said, "the ups and downs they have weathered together have cemented their bond, which is now unshakeable." He continued, "Catherine has done her best to stick to a routine for the sake of the children. She and William know the importance of taking each day as it comes. It was a huge blow when they first learned of the diagnosis, but they are both mentally strong. Without doubt, it has brought the couple even closer together." Better yet, Kate slowly returned to the spotlight, her schedule streamlined but her engagements reminiscent of previous years as she took Charlotte to Wimbledon last July, attended the Festival of Remembrance in November and hosted her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. As royal biographer and The Crown historian Robert Lacey told People, "The double illness has placed enormous pressure on William, both as a parent and inheritor of the family business. It has brought all kinds of challenges. He [has handled] it with calmness and lack of drama." Lacey added, "From what we know of their personal lives, for William and Kate, spending time with their children is the most precious and enjoyable thing they can do." Ahead of the couple's 13th anniversary in 2024, royal biographer Robert Jobson told HELLO! that the date was "a testament to not only their love, but also their unity." As "their strength lies in being together," Jobson said, "the ups and downs they have weathered together have cemented their bond, which is now unshakeable." He continued, "Catherine has done her best to stick to a routine for the sake of the children. She and William know the importance of taking each day as it comes. It was a huge blow when they first learned of the diagnosis, but they are both mentally strong. Without doubt, it has brought the couple even closer together." Better yet, Kate slowly returned to the spotlight, her schedule streamlined but her engagements reminiscent of previous years as she took Charlotte to Wimbledon last July, attended the Festival of Remembrance in November and hosted her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. Though like any couple whose schedules are mapped out months in advance, she and William have had to learn how to adjust on the fly. "Life as you know it can change in an instant and we've had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown," Kate, sharing that she'd completed chemotherapy, said in a September video message. "The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything." In honor of their two decades as a couple, keep reading to see Kate and William's sweetest moments: Blush and BashfulThey Still Got GameJingle Bell RoyalsMonarch Approved(Originally published April 28, 2024, at 9 p.m. PT)
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Pearls Adorned Princess Charlotte's Horseshoe Brooch in a Secret Tribute to a Beloved Royal Relative
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Princess Charlotte attended Trooping the Colour 2025 alongside her mother, Kate Middleton, with the pair twinning in aquamarine outfits. The little royal also ensured her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was present at the historic event by wearing a special item referencing the former monarch. While royal fans felt "sorry" for Prince Louis, who was seemingly scolded by Princess Kate and Prince George at Trooping the Colour, Princess Charlotte's behavior bordered on perfect. Plus, the little princess decided to wear a small horseshoe brooch adorned with pearls, in honor of her late great-grandmother. The gorgeous item was reportedly a gift from the late Queen to Princess Charlotte. When the little royal attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022, she wore the horseshoe brooch in tribute to the beloved monarch, too. Queen Elizabeth was known for her extensive brooch collection and her eternal love of horses. Princess Charlotte has since taken up horseback riding, following in the footsteps of the late Queen. Back in 2018, decorated Paralympic equestrian Natasha Baker spoke to Princess Kate about Charlotte's burgeoning love of horses. "I asked her how the children were, and she said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear," the athlete explained, via the Mirror. "She emphasized that Charlotte has this passion for horses and although she doesn't echo it, she'll do her best to champion and encourage it." It was previously revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales were excited to introduce their children to horseback riding while they were still young. "William and Kate were keen to get George on a horse once he was walking confidently," a source told the Daily Mail in December 2015. "George loved his first ride—he was led around a paddock on a rein and shrieked with delight. William and Kate were both there to watch." Princess Charlotte's horseshoe brooch is the perfect tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
"This Sh** Looks Disgusting": Fans Criticize LaMelo Ball After His Tattoos Go Viral
"This Sh** Looks Disgusting": Fans Criticize LaMelo Ball After His Tattoos Go Viral originally appeared on Fadeaway World. LaMelo Ball famously has multiple tattoos on his body that have even gotten him into hot water with the NBA in the past. While playing, most of his tattoos are not visible as they are under his jersey. However, in a recent picture posted on X, he was seen shirtless with a significant portion of his upper body and torso covered in ink. Advertisement This did not sit well with most fans as they felt it was a bit excessive and unbecoming of an NBA player. Moreover, some fans even went personal about his looks and personality. [NOTE: Fan comments edited for grammatical clarity] "I'll never understand the hype with tattoos, man. This sh** looks disgusting," said an X user online. "Ngl those tattoos are a**," wrote another X user. "Is that the third island boy," wrote a fan hilariously in the context of Love Island, a show famous for setting up people to find love in unrealistic scenarios. "I'm sorry, but this looks so bad, man," said another sympathetic X user who was disappointed with Ball's tattoos. Advertisement Some fans even went as far as to criticize his game despite the tattoos having no relation to his performance. Even after the former All-Star player averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 47 games played this season. "Dude's more focused on getting tatted up than improving his game," said a fan online. "Unironically, some of the worst tattoos I've ever seen," "Chosen one for what exactly?? The most injuries in a career?" When LaMelo Ball Nearly Got Into Trouble Over His Tattoos During the 2023-24 season, LaMelo Ball was instructed by the NBA to cover his neck tattoo during the games as it violated league rules against visible commercial logos used during games. Ball had an 'LF' symbol tattooed on his neck, which stood for 'LaFrance', his middle name, and a fashion brand he started in 2020. The league initially decided that he would have to tape up the tattoo during any NBA games. NBA spokesman Tim Frank initially released a statement deeming the tattoo a blatant violation of league policy. Advertisement "Per the (Collective Bargaining Agreement), players are prohibited from displaying commercial logos or corporate insignia on their body or in their hair during games. We try to enforce the rule reasonably, in accordance with its purpose, and taking into account players' efforts to express themselves in a non-commercial manner. But LaMelo Ball's neck tattoo is in obvious violation of the rule and, accordingly, he's required to cover it." But it was later decided he would not be fined by the NBA after Ball returned from an injury. Related: LaMelo And Lonzo Ball Looking To Join Forces In Clippers? LaVar's Latest Pitch Promotes Big Move This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
