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Prince George’s “impressive painting” shows that he is a “chip off the old block” as he shares talent with the King and Prince Philip, says a royal expert.
The nine-year-old appears to have inherited a love of art shown last year when William and Kate shared a painting he had done of a reindeer and robins in a wintry scene to celebrate Christmas Day.
King Charles has regularly been pictured with a paintbrush in his hand, including from ski slopes in Switzerland or at the Imperial Palace in Japan.
And last year 79 of his watercolour paintings were exhibited at the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea.
Now following in the line of royals interested in art which also included Prince Philip, there is George.
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George has demonstrated his skill at painting (PA)
Prince George painted a reindeer in a wintry scene (@princeandprincessofwales/Instagram)Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond pointed out George’s talent at art and compared it to other members of the Royal Family.
She told OK!: “George seems to be a chip off the old block. Prince Philip and King Charles were both incredibly talented, and Kate is very knowledgeable and interested in art… and judging by George’s genuinely impressive painting, he is also pretty handy with a paint brush.”
Meanwhile, Charles has also talked about the mental health benefits he has found from painting having said it “refreshes parts of the soul which other activities can’t reach”.
He added: "You become increasingly aware of things that may have escaped your attention previously – the quality of light and shade, of tone and texture and of the shape of buildings. It all requires the most intense concentration and consequently is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic exercises I know.
Philip and Charles are both known for their artistic skills (UK Press via Getty Images)"In fact, in my case, I find it transports me into another dimension which, quite literally, refreshes parts of the soul which other activities can’t reach. I took up painting entirely because I found photography less than satisfying."
Another member of the Royal Family who is well known for her artistic skills is Princess Margaret’s daughter Lady Sarah Chatto who has displayed her work at the Redfern Gallery in London.
But George may have inherited skills also from the Middleton genes as his mum is also known for her love of art.
Her drawings were featured on her sister Pippa’s order of service when she got married to James Matthews in 2017.