Poor Prince George

Absolutely ridiculous, shows that old-fashioned decorum takes precedence over comfort of the child.

I'm a monarchist, but have to agree that there is no reason for accusations of rabid republicanism on this thread. The issue is that the childcwas sweltering and uncomfortable from the start, (as can be heard in the video).
As a Headmistress of pupils aged 3 - 13, I spent 10 years considering what children should wear to events - full school uniform, with ties or without ties, sports kit, joggers, straw boaters, sun hats, sunglasses, home clothes etc. This was often in consultation with parents but I was also aware of the school's reputation in public and of the rules at the venue we were attending. BUT first and foremost was the requirement that the child should feel comfortable and neither too hot nor too cold. I would be very surprised if someone - K & W, the nanny, grandma Middleton - hadn't given the outfit some thought in advance.
But for me, the bottom line is they got it wrong.

Joseanne

He must have been sweltering. An open neck shirt and lighter jacket might have been preferable.
My DGS was suited and booted for a posh wedding, but fell in the pond and came out like a slimy green monster! ?

Thanks for this Joseanne gave me a good giggle

Haven't read the whole thread so apologies if someone has said this already but if how the child was dressed is seen to be automatically uncomfortable then where's the sympathy for his father (and all the other men in the royal box too, come to that) as well?

That aside, we don't know of what fabrics George's jacket and shirt were made of. What if the jacket's linen or even a synthetic equivalent and I'm sure it was the best summer weight jacket cloth that exists? That's not going to be over hot.

That also aside, were George and his parents sitting in direct sun for three hours? If not (which I suspect to be the case – royal box and all that), what's the problem?

Why are people so fussed about some body else's very well looked after child?

Piece of nonsense, I call it.

I don’t have a problem with the dress code at all but it should be OK to remove jackets and ties on very hot days.

Why are people so fussed about somebody else’s very well looked after child?

Because he’s a member of the royal family, and it’s another chance to have a gripe about them.

As previously mentioned, if he’d been in a tee shirt and shorts, there would be tuts about that also.

I think the fact a nearly nine year old little boy was sitting, in the royal box, with his parents, enjoying the tennis, makes some rather envious actually.

Well said, Cal. That is the long and the short of it.

And one doesn't have to be a royalist to see it either.

Calendargirl

^Why are people so fussed about somebody else’s very well looked after child?^

Because he’s a member of the royal family, and it’s another chance to have a gripe about them.

As previously mentioned, if he’d been in a tee shirt and shorts, there would be tuts about that also.

I think the fact a nearly nine year old little boy was sitting, in the royal box, with his parents, enjoying the tennis, makes some rather envious actually.

No. It’s not “another” chance. It’s one thread as I said before querying the wisdom of said outfit. But as I also Said, clearly not allowed unless it’s h and m.

merlotgran

William and George were not wearing suits but jackets/blazers and ties as the dress code requests.

Suits/ jackets/ ties. Such a difference ….not

I can only speak for myself. I was merely commenting on the OP.
It isn't envy or a reason to gripe about the royals.

nadateturbe

I can only speak for myself. I was merely commenting on the OP.
It isn't envy or a reason to gripe about the royals.

On many individual levels, perhaps not, but that is the overall impression from what I've read of this thread.

I was amazed that the little chap was trussed up like that in a collar and tie and suit No wonder he always looks so anxious No one not even a young prince wants to look so ridiculously dressed and different from all his peers In that can lie bullying Im very surprised his parents chose such an unsuitable outfit

I must remember when we have yet another Harry and Meghan thread, that it is just caused by envy.
All those would-be-actors who hadn't the skill to make it.

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How about this Prince of a similar age at sporting events on hot days?

Am I allowed to say it looks much better?

What a smart, well behaved boy enjoying watching tennis with his mum and dad.
What a privilege to have coaching from Roger Federer.
He looked very happy to me.

I've just watched the video of him telling his dad he's too hot.
Even that is being lauded as "cute" by some.

I have a great nephew who takes every opportunity to dress up in shirt, tie and jacket. He’s always been the same (now 13] we are a working class family from Yorkshire. It doesn’t always follow that the parents have forced children to wear a certain outfit. We must try to be less judgemental!

MissAdventure

Am I allowed to say it looks much better?

Appearances are deceptive.

Happy photos don't always mean happy families.

I was just talking about the clothes, though.

Poor Prince George,he looked so hot,they should have dressed him in more casual clothes.

MissAdventure

I was just talking about the clothes, though.

Yes, I know!

Smart casual would have been more appropriate but perhaps he insisted he wanted to look like the other males in the Royal Box.

It's Wimbledon rules.

Yes, perhaps he did spoilt?