Prince George Takes His First Steps

Not only did Prince William and Prince Harry get treated to growing up in castles as children, but their father, Prince Charles, also built them a spectacular treehouse at his Highgrove estate. And now the doting grandfather wants his grandson Prince George to have the same enjoyment and has completely restored the little structure to its former glory.



The treehouse was first built in 1989 just in time for William's 7th birthday. It was the work of Cotswold architect William Bertram, who interviewed the Princes when they were age 3 and 5, to ask them how they would like their new hideout to be. William told him: "I want it to be as high as possible so I can get away from everyone and I want a rope ladder which I can pull up so noone can get at me."



With George in mind, Charles has also installed an incredible artisan shepherd's hut on the edge of his wildflower meadow. It comes complete with a mini bed and wood burner, and was a first birthday gift given to Charles for the rosy-cheeked charmer's first birthday from the Plankbridge company, which started up with the help of the Prince's Trust.



While Princess Charlotte is currently too young to enjoy the new additions to Highgrove, she will be able to play with her brother in the gardens when she is a little older. Charles often spends time with his grandchildren at Highgrove and as HELLO! recently revealed, he enjoyed a spot of gardening with 2-year-old George in the gardens earlier this year. The youngster helped his green-thumbed granddad to plant two new trees in the grounds of the country retreat, which Charles bought in 1980.

Two-year-old Prince George and his 5-month-old sister Princess Charlotte are already displaying very different temperaments, says their proud dad, Prince William. The prince, 33, gave the brief insight into his two children on Thursday during a visit to the college where he studied agriculture – and which shares his formal name.



The Duke of Cambridge was at St. John's College at Cambridge University to open a new archive center, and he said his daughter was clearly the gentler of the two little royals. Professor Christopher Dobson, the Master of St John's, told reporters after hosting the visit, "We talked a little bit about the children and he did make a couple of comments about their different temperaments. "He said George is very lively and Charlotte is very lady-like. He said they were both delightful of course."



And he added, "I'll wear my tie to the rugby." Wales (his team of choice) next competes in the World Cup on Saturday, when they take on South Africa. The Archive Centre, which is housed in a 13th century building known as the School of Pythagoras, contains college documents dating back to medieval times, including a 14th-century copy of the Magna Carta, discovered only this year, which was on display. "I shan't touch it, just in case," William quipped.