Kensington Palace has released a series of self-drawn portraits created by The Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The collection showcases the artistic talents within the Royal Family and highlights their engagement with creative expression.
Prince William, Catherine and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis leaving the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham
While the Palace has not confirmed who drew each piece, it is widely speculated that The Princess of Wales created a detailed portrait of her youngest son, Prince Louis, due to the intricacy of the sketch. Another standout piece appears to be a sketch of The Princess of Wales seated in an armchair, which is believed to have been drawn by Prince George.
Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis seem to have taken a more colourful and playful approach, using a mix of crayons, colouring pencils, and felt-tip pens to bring their artwork to life.
A sketch of The Princess of Wales. (Kensington Palace)
The Princess of Wales has long been a passionate advocate for the arts. Having studied History of Art at St Andrews University, she has been a patron of the National Portrait Gallery since 2012. Her commitment to encouraging artistic expression is evident in her ongoing initiatives that promote creativity in early childhood development.
These portraits were shared shortly after the launch of The Bobeam Tree Trail at the National Portrait Gallery, a new initiative designed to inspire children to engage with art. Earlier this month, The Princess of Wales visited the gallery with schoolchildren, reinforcing the importance of creativity as a tool for self-expression and emotional development.
A drawing of Prince Louis. (Kensington Palace)
As part of this initiative, The Princess of Wales and The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood are encouraging families to embrace arts and crafts as a way to bond and nurture young minds. One suggested activity involves parents and children sitting together to create portraits of one another through drawing, painting, or modelling, providing an opportunity for connection and fun.
A statement posted on Kensington Palace’s social media pages emphasised the significance of these activities in shaping early development: “The Early Childhood Shaping Us Framework describes the social and emotional skills which start to develop in early childhood. These skills are key throughout our lives, shaping who we are, how we manage our thoughts and emotions, how we communicate with and relate to others, and how we explore the world around us.”
Drawings of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. (Kensington Palace)
“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!”
Through this initiative, The Princess of Wales and her children have set a heartwarming example of how art can bring families closer together, demonstrating the power of creativity in fostering emotional well-being and personal expression.
