We are back with a post sooner than anticipated (and happily so!) because of the evening’s events at Kensington Palace, where George’s parents and his Uncle Harry were having company for dinner.
Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal)
George wanted to stay up past his bedtime, so an exception was made; you can just see him inside waiting for the guests to arrive.
Arlette Saenz, ABC News
It was George’s understanding the dress code was business casual.
Pete Souza, The White via Twitter
After being introduced to the President and First Lady he showed them how much he liked the rocking horse they gave him when he was born. More from Gordon Rayner’s story in The Telegraph:
Prince George took on the biggest diplomatic challenge of his young life last night when he was allowed to stay up late to meet the leader of the free world.
Kensington Palace
Pictures of all this were posted on Instagram and Twitter and then the internet exploded.
Kensington Palace
Here is the stuffed animal the Obamas sent George when Charlotte was born. It is actually a toy version of Bo, the family’s Portuguese water dog. The toy is called “Bo the First Dog,” and it’s available at multiple outlets, we show it at Amazon.
TY/Amazon
More from People magazine:
“George stayed up for a few minutes when the President and the First Lady arrived, but Charlotte was in bed.” (George had previously been playing with a plush version of First Dog Bo, a past gift from the Obamas.)
While writing about the Kensington Palace dinner on our sister site I started receiving messages and email from readers wondering where they could buy a robe like George’s. A lot of messages. On to what George wore when the President came for dinner.
UPDATE APR 29: George’s pyjamas *are* by the Little White Company. Our thanks to Kate Johnson for posting a link on the WKKW Facebook wall that took us to an eBay auction with photos of a Little White Company pair that match George’s precisely.
eBay
You can see the size of the checks matches George, and the buttons are on the left side with buttonholes on the right, as they are on George’s set.
eBay
Many thanks to Kate for letting us know about the auction, it is wonderful to have this ID resolved.
UPDATE Sat. a.m.: There’s good news for those interested in buying the robe: it is being restocked and can now be pre-ordered. A Tip of the Tiara to A Petite Princess for ID on this.
My 1st Years
Monique Jessen from People confirmed the ID and has a reaction from the company.
Daniel Price, founder of the online retailer tells PEOPLE exclusively, adding: “Our website has gone crazy ever since the photo was released!”
And guess who else has a personalized robe? Back to the People story:
And don’t fret, while Princess Charlotte may have missed out on meeting her parent’s influential guests (she was already tucked away in bed by the time the Obamas arrived at Kensington Palace for dinner with Prince William Princess Kate and Prince Harry) she has her very own bathrobe from the company, bearing her name like George’s but in pink gingham trim
The pink gingham Princess’s Robe is also available.
My 1st Years
Monique has also identified George’s slippers, they are from Trotters. The Little Boston Plane slippers are an item from last season, sadly they’re no longer available.
If interested in a robe that is similar to Prince George’s here are some options. Here is a quick list of retailers currently offering the style, or a similar piece. Below we show it at WithCongratulations.co.uk, where it sells for £16.
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Harlequin Designs in the UK offers it through their Amazon store.
Harlequin Designs/Amazon UK
In the US it’s offered at Namely Newborns where it is $32.95.
Namely Newborns
It appears Daphne’s Details also offers the robes, although a request for photos providing a closer look at details might be in order if considering Daphne’s. (Only because I can’t see from the photos if the trim is the same, or similar gingham.)
Daphne’s Details
Silly Phillies offers a similar pink version (as do many other vendors & retailers)
Silly Phillies
Hancock’s Embroidery offers a bath sack in the same white terry and gingham trim.
Hancock’s Embroidery
Another option for a bath sack, Initial Impressions.
Initial Impressions
As an FYI, I have had no dealings with any of these retailers offering personalized robes. If comfortable with something from a major retailer that is not personalized, Dillard’s offers a blue and white gingham trimmed robe.
Dillard’s
Let us know if you have any other resources we should share, I’m happy to do that.
I have ordered Silly Phillie products for my family and friends over the years and they always are received with rave reviews. The creative packaging and quality always makes a big hit at baby showers.
I received a personalized one like this from Silly Phillie in USA as a gift. Nice Quality.
I have ordered from Silly Phillie! Both of my girls have their robes. I use them all the time, after baths and at the pool. The quality is great and has held up well.
Great article….
Our kids love bath time so I ordered the adorable monogramed bath robes by Silly Phillie and they were delivered promptly. They also look like an exact replica of what Prince George is wearing, but more affordable than the others……. Silly Philly also has a broad range of creative personalized baby gifts and accessories: http://www.sillyphillie.com/
I’m glad they were included in our list, it sounds like they do a great job. 🙂
Allegedly the pyjamas are from the White Company, according to the Daily mail at least.
Thank you Hannah! After reading your comment I realized I should update the post; I added a graphic showing the difference between the Little White Company pyjamas and those worn by George. 🙂
What about the pjs? I haven’t found them yet.
Any idea about his pajamas? They look like more blue gingham, but I can’t find any that look like the right set.
Excellent post! And yes! The Internet did explote! 😀