Who says family vacations says traditions for prince george. After a vacation in the Isles of Scilly, Prince William and Kate Middleton will soon take their three children to Balmoral, the summer home ofElizabeth II. The opportunity for their eldest son to learn a sport very popular with members of the royal family: fly fishing. “William and Kate are very keen that George can start fishing on the banks of the River Dee, near Balmoral, where an abundance of occasional trout and salmon are caught.”, a source informed Sun.
From the height of his seven years, Prince George should soon initiate this practice, which will be instilled in him by his father Prince William. To do this, the little boy will have to try several fishing rods to find the one that suits him best, while a “ghillie” will assist him, a Scottish term which refers to a man or boy who assists someone during a fishing trip. a hunting or fishing expedition. A tradition that was initiated by the queen mother who “was a passionate and competent Scottish fly fisherwoman”, and which notably encouraged Prince Charles to practice this sport.
Princess Charlotte also initiated
A tradition that has since been passed on to the royal family, since once initiated by his grandmother, Prince Charles shared his passion with his sons William et Harry, who notably called on their nanny, Tiggy Legge Bourke, to teach them how to master the cane. James, the son ofEdward and Sophie of Wessex turned out to be a “young but talented fly fisherman” from the top of his 12 years. However, prince george Shouldn’t be the only one learning fly fishing this summer, since his little sister Princess Charlotte shouldn’t be exempt from it as well.
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