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[KingstonsMom]

If you have no interest in anything 'Royal', please feel free to pass by this thread, the title is quite clear.

It appears the Duke and Duchess's three children have taken inspiration from their great-grandmother the Queen after spending much of lockdown perfecting their riding skills on their first ponies.

Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, who is three next month, have been following in Her Majesty's footsteps and have become avid riders, according to The Times. 

The trio, who have polished their abilities on their own ponies while spending time at Anmer Hall, their country home in Norfolk, will make great companions for the Queen, 94, who has been riding horses since she was just four-years-old.

They are expected to spend time with the monarch, who they affectionately call 'Gan Gan', at Windsor and Balmoral this summer, when lockdown eases. She is reportedly taking a close interest in her great-grandchildren’s progress in the saddle.

Prince William was given a Shetland pony at age four and is said to be 'thrilled' that his children are embracing the hobby. Pictured: Prince William with the late Diana at Highgrove 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to be keen for their son to continue learning how to ride. Pictured: Prince George riding in Canada in 2016

Prince Charles with the Princess of Wales and sons Prince Harry and Prince William at Balmoral in August 1988

The children's increased interest in riding ponies in recent months may have helped them to cope with the loss of their cocker spaniel Lupo who died in November. 

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis learn to ride ponies | Daily Mail Online

[SharkE]

All older now, but, this would be a good time to get the kids used to riding.

[KingstonsMom]

@SharkE 

Picture #2 of William and Prince George riding was in 2016, George was only 3 at the time.

So they've been learning since an early age.

[SharkE]

All those kids are gonna be 6 ft and over for the boys and Charlotte will probably be 5'9-5'10.

[Kachina624]

If you're up there in British society, apparently being able to play polo (the sport of kings), is an important asset and, in this case a family tradition.  The whole Roydal Family is nuts over horses. 

[Love my grandkids]

Princess Anne is quite an accomplished equestrienne.

[dulwich]

@Love my grandkids   Both Anne and her daughter Zara Olympic class riders.

When I was in my 'horsey' ' days in U.K. went to Anne's estate to attend several equestrian events.  Beautiful place, beautiful horses very friendly people - had lots of good days there.  Nothing like these events if you are into horses.  
Miss my big beautiful 'girls'/mares so much sigh.

[SharkE]

@dulwich   Did U see any royals?

[dulwich]

@SharkE  Oh yes they mix in, eat lunch, and we all entered in the three day eventing - I always fell off on jumping second day lol - but great fun.  Best thing was you could walk, ride, eat drink, abd everyone mixed.

We always took minimum of 2 horses so again all the people riding parked separately from spectators as we were there overnight too - our horse boxes , trucks, etc., all parked together - sitting outside, partying at night great fun no-one cared 'who was who' just all friends together here for the Event.

[Love my grandkids]

@dulwich I must say, as an Anglophile since age 10, I often "live" vicariously through you!

I did know that Zara was an Olympic equestrienne.

I've always loved watching polo matches, the rare time when I've seen one on TV. Have read something of them in a couple of British based novels as well.