#HRH Prince George 1st UK Engagement

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Once upon a time there were only three (3) Cambridges: HRH Wills, HRH Catherine & HRH little Georgie

On July 8th 2016 HRH Prince George marked his upcoming 3rd birthday with his very first official UK Engagement.

The little prince accompanied his parents to the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire.This air show at RAF Fairford is the largest event of its kind in the world. The celebrations mark the 75th anniversary of RAF Air Cadets, of which HRH Catherine is Honorary Air Commandant.

Although this is an official work day for my mum, Air Commandant HRH Catherine, as the only child in family, it is my duty to ensure that she sees & tests out EVERYTHING at my first air show.

We arrived and mum thanked everyone on behalf of Gan Gan, and for the family. People are watching us all over the world. On social media, some mums are upset about my attire. Please, someone take this msg to the editor over at that DM.

"No, I Prince George do not feel cold or chilly. It's humid today and I feel comfortable. How nice of you strangers to offer advice to mum and dad. Come see for yourselves."

First Stop: Up the steps and inside the Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft. This is more than a plane, it's a flying house!

I met a nice pilot who held me in front of the open cockpit window so I could wave to our people.

Something odd happened to mum. I figured out how to climb back into the window and I raised my voice to talk to my people. Although I was holding on tightly, mum's face changed and her voice changed too. She yelled my name and told me to "come down out of that window!"

Pa called her a momma bear and although the pilot thought it was funny, we cut our Hercules tour short for safety precautions.

That's ok, I gave the house in the sky "Air Force C-130 Hercules" a thumbs up: kid tested & George approved.👍

Kid tested George approve 👍 More aircraft waiting to explore. Let's Go!

My EARS! My GUMS! My Ear Defenders! This level of noise was beyond anything I've ever experienced, except on the BP balcony. I'm teething & this noise hurts!Please excuse me while I scream for help. Someone get me outta here! Hurt! Hurt!

Dad was right. Those Defenders helped me cope and then cuddles with mum made everything all better. We share a special bond. I'm her little koala bear.

Dad's turn to have fun with Georgie. He showed me the Squirrel helicopter and the cockpit of a Red Arrow Hawk! Cool toys for me to play when I'm taller.

I had a grand time showing mum & dad the sights & sounds at the annual air show. Kid tested, George approved 👍

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The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in May 2023

03/05 In preparation for her brothers, King Charles III coronation, Princess Anne carried out the following engagements in central London;

Unofficial HRH along with King Charles III, The Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were at Westminster Abbey for coronation rehearsals 👑

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals, HRH met Officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officers of The Household Division during a visit to Wellington Barracks. 💂‍♂️🫡

As Patron of the SS Great Britain Trust, HRH visited SS GREAT BRITAIN in Bristol, where she toured the Future Brunels Showcase. ⛴️

04/05 The Princess Royal, accompanied by Sir Tim attended the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall in London 🍽️

05/05 On the eve of her brother, King Charles III’s coronation, Princess Anne, her husband Sir Tim, the King and Queen and all working royals (except Pss Alexandra) carried out the following engagements in central London;

Held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace for Realm Governor-Generals and Prime Ministers. 🥪

Held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for visiting Heads of State and Overseas Guests. 🥂

Separately The Princess Royal as Colonel of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), visited members of the Household Cavalry preparing for the Coronation of King Charles III at Hyde Park Barracks. 🐎

Unofficial Princess Anne, Sir Tim, other members of the BRF and other foreign royals went out for a pre coronation dinner at Oswalds, a private exclusive club near St James, London. 🥂

06/05 The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place in Westminster Abbey. 👑

Their Majesties left Buckingham Palace at 10.20 o’clock and proceeded in State to the Abbey. Princess Anne, Sir Tim, working royals and other members of the british royal family, foreign royals, leaders, dignitaries and other guests were all in attendance. 👸🤴

Their Majesties returned back to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach, closely followed by the Princess Royal, on horseback, in her role as Gold-Stick-in-Waiting. 🐴

Order of the following coaches;

Australian State Coach - The Prince & Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis 🇦🇺

Irish State Coach - The Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, Earl of Wessex and The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor 🇮🇪

Scottish State Coach - Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

State Car - Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra 🚘

Combined Guards of Honour of the three Services (Army, Navy, RAF) were mounted outside the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace and took the salute, Princess Anne joined. 🫡

Their Majesties and working members of the royal family stood on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force. ✈️

07/05 The Princess Royal, accompanied by Sir Tim visited a Big Lunch Community Street Party at Belmont Crescent in Swindon. 🥪

Prior to the BBC Coronation concert The King and Queen held a reception at Windsor Castle. The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended. 🍾

08/05 The Princess Royal attended a Big Help Out Service and Reception in Gloucester Cathedral. ⛪️

09/05 The Prince and Princess of Wales held an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Coronation of The King and Queen. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present. 🍰

10/05 As President of the Royal Yachting Association, HRH visited Budworth Sailing Club on their 75th Anniversary. 🛥️

Attended the Young Enterprise UK Start-Up National Final at the University of Salford Business School. 💼

As Patron of Woolf Institute, HRH held a Twenty Fifth Anniversary Dinner at St James’s Palace. 🍝

11/05 As Patron of the Butler Trust, Princess Anne visited HM Prison Pentonville in London where she met rehabilitated ex-offenders who have found employment through the Trust and later attended a reception held by City and Guilds at the Prison👮

12/05 Visited St Hilaire Avenue, Coleford, to mark the town’s twinning with Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in France. 🇬🇧🇫🇷

HRH later visited AccXel Construction Skills Accelerator Centre, Whimsey Industrial Estate in Cinderford. 🔨

15/05 As Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, HRH attended the Annual City Food and Drink Lecture at Guildhall. 🥗

16/05 As Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Carmen, HRH opened the new Carmen Hall and then attended a Service of Dedication. ⛪️

In her role of President at the Royal British Legion Women’s Section, Princess Anne attended a Service to mark the 60th Anniversary of the end of National Service at the National Memorial Arboretum. 🌷

17/05 As Patron of the (WRNS) Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, attended the Annual General Meeting and a Reception onboard HMS Excellent, docked in Portsmouth.

As Royal Patron of the National Coastwatch Institution, visited Gosport Station in Hampshire and later attended a Reception. 🛟

As Commandant-in-Chief of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps), HRH attended a Recruits’ Passing Out Parade at Wellington Barracks. 🫡

18/05 Princess Anne departed from Heathrow Airport for Canada and later arrived at Fredericton International Airport in New Brunswick 🇨🇦

19/05 Princess Anne carried out the following engagements in New Brunswick, Canada. 🇨🇦

As Honorary Deputy Commissioner of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, visited their “J” Division Headquarters and after attended a Reception on the occasion of their 150th Anniversary. 🎂

Laid a wreath at The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Memorial. 👮‍♂️

Attended a Civic Reception at Moncton City Hall. 🏫

Visited Vitalité Health Network’s Veterans’ Health Centre. ⛑️

As Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), HRH attended the 175th Anniversary Concert at Wesleyan Celebration Centre. 🎺

20/05 Princess Anne, as Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) carried out the following engagements in New Brunswick, Canada. 🇨🇦

Attended and took the salute at the Freedom of the City of Moncton Parade. 🫡

Visited Moncton Garrison. 💂‍♀️

Attended a Reception for the occasion of the 120th Anniversary for the Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch. 🍾

Princess Anne was invested with the Canadian Order of Military Merit (Commander) by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, on behalf of the Governor General and after attended a Reception and Gala dinner for the 175th Anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars. 🎖️

21/05 Princess Anne, as Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), carried out the following engagements in Sussex, Canada. 🇨🇦

Attended a Service at Trinity Anglican Church, 853 Main Street, Sussex, to mark the 175th Anniversary of the Regiment. ✝️

Attended a Freedom of the Town of Sussex Parade. 🫡

Visited the Regimental Museum in Sussex. 🪖

Visited Sussex (Milton Gregg) Armouries. ⚔️

Departed Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Quebec, for Heathrow Airport, UK arriving on 22/05. 🇬🇧

23/05 The Princess Royal held an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. 🎖️

24/05 As Royal Colonel of the 1st Battalion The Ranger Regiment, HRH visited the Battalion near Dublin, Northern Ireland 🇮🇪

26/05 As Patron of Battle of the Atlantic Memorial, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim attended a Service and unveiled the Garden of Reflection Memorial at Liverpool Parish Church, opened an Exhibition at the Western Approaches Museum and attended a Reception at Liverpool Town Hall. 🏅

Total official engagements for Anne in May: 51

2023 total so far: 222

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in May: 9

2023 total so far: 50