Prince George got his own Winnie-the-Pooh book
Posh royal Prince George has his own car, a special robe for meeting President Obama, and the tiniest backpack. Now, he also has a cameo appearance in a new Winnie-the-Pooh book made especially for the queen.
Queen Elizabeth and Winnie-the-Pooh shared 90th birthdays this year — both were born in 1926, when A.A. Milne's story was published. The first book was dedicated to baby QEII just after her birth; around the same time, she was given a Christopher Robin china nursery set. Thus, the queen loves Winnie-the-Pooh, and to celebrate the occasion, Disney released Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday, a free e-book created in the style of original illustrator E.H. Shepard.
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Just imagine Kate Middleton reading this perfect story to baby Charlotte and Prince George: One day in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh receives a "most urgent" letter about the Queen's birthday. Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Christopher Robin set off for Buckingham Palace with a poem Pooh wrote for the matriarch. After taking the Tube and passing Trafalgar Square, Pooh intercepts the queen on a walk outside the palace: "Boldly he stepped forward and recited his hum in the loudest, bravest voice he could manage in these circumstances. The Queen smiled warmly at them all." Piglet gives his red balloon to an unnamed toddler in a very Prince George–inspired cardigan, who is "much younger than Christopher Robin and almost as bouncy as Tigger."
Jane Riordan wrote the new story, Mark Burgess illustrated, and Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent (the dad in Bridget Jones) narrates the audio story. The queen was reportedly happy about the project.
See photos of Prince George:
George hams it up for the cameras.
October 2016
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Prince George onboard a plane after leaving the Royal Tour of Canada.
October 2016
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George is like "... uhhh come ON Mom and Dad!"
October 2016
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George adorably waves to the cameras as he and his family leave Canada following their royal tour.
October 2016
Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Prince William with his son Prince George at a children's party for Military families in Victoria, Canada.
October 2016
Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Prince George plays with bubbles at a children's party for Military families in Canada.
October 2016
Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Prince George fascinated with bubbles at the children's party in Canada.
October 2016
Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
He. Is. Too. Cute.
October 2016
Photo: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
Hmmm, not so sure about those cameras, Mom.
September 2016
Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Prince George lands in Canada, holding his dad's hand.
September 2016
Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Prince William carries George as they leave Charlotte's christening.
July 2015
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Prince George makes a face at the camera as he celebrates his little sister's big day.
July 2015
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Prince William hold George's hand as they walk to the church.
July 2015
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Curious George peers over his shoulder at the crowds nearby.
July 2015
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Kate and George play while watching Prince William in a polo match.
June 2015
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Prince George chats with his dad William after the match, with his grandfather Charles looking on.
June 2015
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Prince George makes his balcony debut! He sits in his dad's arms during the Trooping the Colour to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
June 2015
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George watches his mom and dad arrive during the Trooping parade, having a lot of fun with his nanny Maria.
June 2015
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The little Prince has mastered the royal wave!
June 2015
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George has fun watching the parade.
June 2015
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George gives a final wave to his adoring public.
June 2015
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Prince George holds his newborn baby sister, her first official photos, photographed by Duchess Kate herself.
May 2015
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George gives Charlotte a kiss -- too cute!
May 2015
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On the day Princess Charlotte was born, Prince William ran to pick up his son to visit his little sister.
May 2015
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George gets a kiss from dad as they entered the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's hospital.
Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
William tries to walk with George -- who just wanted to be carried! -- as they visit Charlotte and Kate.
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Christmas photographs of Prince George sitting on the Kensington Palace steps, released by his proud parents William and Kate.
November 2014
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Christmas photographs of Prince George sitting on the Kensington Palace steps, released by his proud parents William and Kate.
November 2014
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Christmas photographs of Prince George sitting on the Kensington Palace steps, released by his proud parents William and Kate.
November 2014
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Prince George was up on his feet watching William play polo on Father's Day.
June 2014
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Kate holds wiggly George at the polo match.
June 2014
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"Okay bye mom!"
June 2014
Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo via Getty Images
"Um Mom, who is this lady?"
April 2014
Photo: WireImage
The always fashionable George was decked out in red for the last day of the royal tour.
April 2014
Photo: WireImage
"Wait! I think I dropped my toy - no seriously, I can see it from here!"
April 2014
Photo: Chris Jackson via Getty Images
This cutie touches down in Australia's capital.
April 2014
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William, Kate and George visited the Taronga Zoo in Sydney and George got to meet a bilby! He was really excited about it.
April 2014
Photo: Chris Jackson via Getty Images
Just a dad and his boy!
April 2014
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Testing out his Princely roar.
April 2014
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Just look at those chubby little cheeks!
April 2014
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We couldn't help but laugh out loud at George's mean mug right here.
April 2014
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Playing with his toy bilby.
April 2014
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"Okay mom. It's really bright out here... AND I'm wearing ruffles. Can we talk about this?"
April 2014
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"What's up, Australia?"
April 2014
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Ah, the Princely handshake.
April 2014
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We're obsessed with William and George's matching fly-away hair as they left New Zealand.
April 2014
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Looks like it's nap o'clock!
April 2014
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"Here, mom, let me help you."
April 2014
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Too cute for words.
April 2014
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This photo is Kate's favorite from their royal tour, where baby George had just woken up from his nap and was so happy to hug his mom.
April 2014
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Little George during his New Zealand playdate!
April 2014
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Baby George arrives in New Zealand.
April 2014
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This photo might just be our favorite -- Georgie looks like he's trying to dive out of Kate's arms! Good thing she has a solid grip.
April 2014
Photo: WireImage
Such a cutie!
April 2014
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The palace released this official photo just a week before the family takes off for Australia and New Zealand. Oh how he's grown! Cutie George gazes at his pup, Lupo (in a dashing sweater with his name on it).
March 2014
Photo: Jason Bell/Camera Press/Redux
Kate and William proudly presented George on his christening day.
October 2013
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Quite the outfit, Georgie!
October 2013
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William and George.
October 2013
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William and George.
October 2013
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Kate, in Alexander McQueen, and George in the royal christening dress.
October 2013
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Kate and George.
October 2013
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George's first official portrait! Lupo got to be in this one, too.
August 2013
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Kate debuts her son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge.
July 2013
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Kate, William and George.
July 2013
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Kate, William and George.
July 2013
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Kate wore a simple, pretty, polka-dotted dress by Jenny Packham.
July 2013
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William carries George to the car.
July 2013
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Cutie heads home!
July 2013
Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
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