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'Prince William: A Planet For Us All'』
Green-fingered fun! Prince Louis plays in the sand while 'cheeky' Prince George and Princess Charlotte help garden in unseen photos shared in Prince William's new ITV documentary
- Prince William, 38, shared three new photos of his children in new documentary
- Prince Louis was snapped in a striped T-shirt playing in the sand with a bucket
- Duke of Cambridge's documentary A Planet For Us All aired on ITV tonight
The Duke of Cambridge, 38, was followed by cameras for two years as he embarked on a global mission to mobilise action for the natural world in his programme, 'Prince William: A Planet For Us All.'
Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, appeared during the documentary via three new pictures, which showed them enjoying the outdoors.
In the candid images, Prince Louis could be seen playing in the sand with a bright blue bucket, while Prince George held a spade, and Princess Charlotte helped to plant a flower.
After being quizzed by children at All Saints Catholic Primary School in Liverpool about his youngsters, Prince William admitted that Prince George and Princess Charlotte were both 'very cheeky' and 'as cheeky as each other,'
In the first image shared in the documentary, Prince Louis could be seen sporting a blue and white top and matching shorts, while holding a bright blue bucket and crouching in the sand.
Meanwhile, his older brother demonstrated his enthusiasm for the natural world by appearing to help garden, while digging a hole in some soil with a spade.
In the final image, Princess Charlotte, dressed in navy wellington boots and a check skirt, could be seen enjoying a spot of gardening while she planted a flower.
Elsewhere in the programme, the Duke of Cambridge visited the Eco Emeralds environment school group after they helped inspire the Backyard Nature campaign last year - an initiative which encourages children to protect wildlife on their own doorstep.
The school children were seen in the process of building a huge hotel to home bugs, which they named Bugingham Palace.
After discussing the importance of the insects on the environment, the children were keen to quiz the duke about whether his two eldest children were cheeky and whether he was able to do the floss dance.
'They're about as cheeky as each other, they are very cheeky. Charlotte can floss, she can already floss at four,' he said.
'You don't want to see me floss, Catherine can floss, but I can't - it's like a really horrible film to watch.'
Flossing is a dance move which involves swinging your hips and arms in different directions as if there is a piece of invisible dental floss between your legs.
At the same time the hips must move to the beat while your arms are held in two fists.
Prince William also revealed how becoming a father 'changed his outlook' on saving endangered species in the programme.
During one visit to Tanzania's Mkomazi National Park, the father-of-three explained how having children spurred him into taking action to help save the rhinos.
He said: 'Now I've got George, Charlotte, and now Louis. Your outlook does change and that's why I had to do something because I really felt like by the time my children were 20, at the rate poaching was at, there may not have been another rhino in the world.'
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In other scenes, the Duke said he feels it is his 'duty' to leave the planet in a stronger position for future generations.
William said he wants to follow in the footsteps of Prince Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh – who he said were 'ahead of their time' – so he didn't let his children down.
He added: 'My grandfather, my father have been in environmental work for many years.
Gareth Hughes, a Clinical Lead for Student Minds was delighted to host the royal visit and said: "Student mental health is a significant issue in higher education and the University of Derby is proud of its reputation as being at the forefront of supporting and improving student mental health. We have worked hard to develop our whole university approach, taking proactive steps to develop students’ ability to maintain and improve their own wellbeing and creating a learning environment that is inclusive and supportive for our students."
The Duchess of Cambridge asked them: "Is it really weird not being in lectures?" One student said they were enjoying the change, but added it was "difficult not learning face-to-face". Kate told the students: "You're doing very well".
She told the students she "loved" how mental health work had been "integrated" into university life in Derby.'
Back to business! Kate Middleton is elegant in a blue belted dress as she joins Prince William to welcome Ukraine's president and First Lady to Buckingham Palace in their first audience since lockdown
- Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Kate Middleton and Prince William's first audience at the palace since lockdown
- Mr Zelenskyy has travelled to London with a ministerial delegation
- The Duchess looked typically elegant in a belted blue dress for the meeting
How Prince William and Kate Middleton turned Buckingham Palace's vast Throne Room into an intimate space for their audience with the Ukrainian president using furniture, foliage and decorative pieces
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed Ukraine's president and first lady to Buckingham Palace
- Prince William and Kate Middleton were able to make the throne room look more intimate for the meeting
- Couple used a gold silk screen, a rosewood table and clever settee positioning to frame a smaller space
1. Rosewood centre table (c.1828-29)
Classic piece: Although typically kept at the side of the room, the rosewood centre table was brought in close behind William and Kate to create a partition between their seating area and the rest of the room
Originally given to King George IV, this circular rosewood table is mounted with gilt bronze egg and dart mouldings, laurel garlands and acanthus scrolls on a circular base with Tudor roses.
It is thought it might have been one part of the Council table ordered by George IV in the 1820s for his then newly-refurbished Library at Windsor Castle, now the Green Drawing Room.
Although typically kept at the side of the room, the table was brought in close behind William and Kate to create a partition between their seating area and the rest of the room.
It also served as a stand for a stunning floral display featuring a range of seasonal blooms.
2. Set of 18th century French armchairs (c.1755)
Additional seating: The armchair was brought out to accommodate the extra member of the party who joined the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Ukrainian President for the audience
Part of a set of 11, this round-backed Louis XV armchair from an 18th century French furniture maker is made of beechwood and carved and gilded with stylised flowers above front knees.
The chair is upholstered in yellow silk damask that matches the rest of the set in the room.
The armchair was brought out to accommodate the extra member of the party who joined the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Ukrainian President for the audience.
The armchair has previously been seen on display in the White Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace.
3. Marble bust of Princess Mary, Duchess of Teck (c. 1850-60)
Elegant: In the corner of the room, behind the Cambridges, is a marble bust of the Duchess of Teck
In the corner of the room, behind the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is a marble bust of the Duchess of Teck, depicted as a young woman with roses in her hair and double string of pearls around her neck.
The bust was made by the Italian sculptor Baron Carlo Marochetti and became a particular favourite of Queen Mary.
In her memoirs she describes her visits to Marochetti’s studio in June 1857 to sit for her bust which was being made for Lady Marian Alford, a close friend of the Duchess and patron of the arts.
The bust is displayed on top of a circular green marble pedestal.
A matching green marble pedestal on the opposite side of the room displays a bust of Queen Victoria.
4. Vase full of fresh flowers, including roses
Homey feel: Using a quick-fix favoured by hosts and hostesses everywhere, Buckingham Palace staff had added several vases and pots full of fresh flowers
Using a quick-fix favoured by hosts and hostesses everywhere, Buckingham Palace staff had added several vases and pots full of fresh flowers and foliage to bring a 'homey' feel the the vast room.
Positioned on the side table beside their guests is a pretty yet modest display of blooms, including two varieties of roses.
On the other side of the seating area, closer to the fireplace, are two pots full of green foliage.
The placement of the floral displays helps create a 'frame' from the space that makes it feel more intimate.
5. Pair of octagonal side tables (c. 1811-20)
To the side of both settees is an octagonal side table.
The Regency pieces are in part veneered with amboyna and gilded wood and boast a base mounted with gilded carved foliage and flowers.
On top of the side table next to Prince William there is a leather-bound notebook, perhaps belonging to the royal couple.
6. Pair of gilded wood frame settees (c. 1811-20)
To maintain social distancing, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sat on one sofa while their guests sat on another.
The settees are made from a wood frame carved with laurel wreath and rosettes and boast arms with winged lions.
The settees are upholstered in yellow silk damask, matching the separate armchair and the screen.
It is thought the settees were made in 1812 for the Blue Velvet Room at Carlton House. They have more recently been photographed in the White Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace.
Matching set: The armchair, settees and gold screen (pictured in front of fire) are all covered in the same gold silk damask
7. Early 19th century screen
Placed between the settees and the fireplace is a carved wood fire screen that comes up to roughly hip height. The outline of the screen is carved with stylised scrolls, flowers and foliage.
The panel is covered in yellow silk damask, like the settee and the armchair.
8. Pair of candelabra on marble base with gilt-bronze mounts
On either side of the mantelpiece is a candelabra set on a marble base with gilt-bronze mounts.
Details: On the mantel there is a pair of candelabra and a clock. Above there is a mirror with crown cresting
The mounted are of chased bronze, in part gilded and patinated, in the form of a cornucopia from which issues a flaming torch flanked by five scrolled branches. The cornucopias terminate in stags' and boars' heads.
The candelabra were bought by King George IV in 1841 for Carlton House, in London. By 1915, they had been placed in the Throne Room, Buckingham Palace.
9. Over mantel mirror with crown cresting (c.1800-60)
Carved and gilded wood rectangular overmantel mirror, with crown cresting flanked by bold acanthus scrolls.
The mirror forms a major focal point of the room and dominates the wall behind the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their guests.
10. Mantel clock (c.1800-09)
Centered beneath the mirror is a mantel clock which is considered to be an exquisite example of Parisian gilt-bronze or 'ormolu' work of the early 19th century Empire period.
The case with its figures and mounts is the work of French modeller and gilder Claude Galle.
The clock is set on a green or 'verde antico' marble base. To the sides of the base, which stands on six lion's paw feet, are gilt-bronze mounts of a male head above an acorn and oak garland.
At the front are four gilt-bronze lion-head spandrels and the white-enamelled dial, encased by a bombee glass door, has a chapter ring of gold-painted Roman numerals I-XII for the hours inside a circle marked in gold-painted Arabic numerals 1-31 for the days of the month.
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