Prince George has made a special appearance in the latest edition of Country Life, thanks to a detailed drawing of a kingfisher. The artwork features in a special issue guest edited by his father, the Prince of Wales.
The 13-year-old created the colourful illustration at home during the spring, when he was 12. The picture shows a kingfisher perched on a branch and highlights his growing interest in drawing.
The special edition goes on sale on November 11 and marks a significant project for Prince William, who has spent the past six months working with the magazine’s editorial team.
A family connection to art and creativity
Prince George appears to share an interest in art with other members of the Royal Family. His grandfather, King Charles III, is known for his landscape paintings, while the Princess of Wales studied art at A-level and history of art at university.
In 2025, Kate and her children also shared a collection of portrait sketches they had created together. The drawings reflected a family activity focused on creativity and spending time together.
George’s kingfisher illustration now offers another glimpse into the young royal’s artistic interests.
Prince William takes on a special editorial role
The new issue of Country Life contains almost 300 pages and explores a range of subjects connected to the countryside, conservation and community life.
William has included features about responsible land management, wildlife conservation and the experiences of women serving in the Armed Forces.
The Prince also writes about his childhood memories at Highgrove, the family’s Gloucestershire home, and his love of spending time outdoors with his children and their dogs.
The edition also features a rare interview with the Princess of Wales, who reportedly discusses the positive effects of nature on wellbeing.
A celebration of the British countryside
William’s editorial choices reflect his long-standing interest in environmental protection and rural communities. He has also highlighted people working to protect wildlife and support sustainable farming.
His selection includes wildlife rangers, curlew conservationists, regenerative farmer Andy Cato and students training for careers in agriculture.
The special edition continues a tradition of royal guest editors at Country Life. Previous editions have been guest edited by King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Princess Anne.
With Prince George’s artwork included, the issue also offers readers a more personal look at the interests and creative activities of the young royal family.