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 generations
George’s drawing has brought renewed attention to the creative interests of his mother and grandfather. Kate, the Princess of Wales, studied art at A-level before graduating in art history from the University of St Andrews. She has also demonstrated an interest in sketching and photography, occasionally sharing her own artwork with the public. King Charles III is particularly well known for his passion for painting. A keen watercolour artist, he has spent decades capturing landscapes, gardens and scenes from places close to his heart, including Balmoral in Scotland and Klosters in Switzerland. George has previously offered glimpses of his artistic abilities. In 2022, William and Kate shared a painting of a reindeer created by their eldest son as part of the family’s Christmas celebrations.The following year, his artwork again attracted attention when the royal family shared creative projects involving George and his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. In 2025, Kate also shared a collection of family portraits produced during an art session with her three children. The sketches, created using different artistic materials, offered a glimpse into how the family spends time together away from official royal engagements.
Inside Prince William’s special Country Life edition
George’s illustration is one of the personal elements of William’s extensive guest-edited edition of Country Life. The Prince of Wales spent six months working with the magazine’s editorial team to put together the nearly 300-page commemorative issue, which went on sale on November 11. The edition explores William’s commitment to rural communities, environmental conservation and the future of the British countryside. It also offers insights into his family life, including walks with Kate and their children, who enjoy exploring the outdoors with the family’s dogs, Orla and Otto.Kate also features in the publication, discussing the restorative and healing influence of nature. Other subjects include the experiences of women serving in the military, mental health support for rural communities and William’s longstanding enthusiasm for football and Aston Villa.The guest editorship also continues a family tradition. King Charles previously guest-edited Country Life twice, in 2013 and 2018, to mark his 65th and 70th birthdays. Queen Camilla also took on the role in 2022, when she was still Duchess of Cornwall, for her 75th birthday. With George’s kingfisher illustration now making its public debut, William’s special edition has offered something beyond an insight into his own priorities: a glimpse of the next generation’s interests and talents.