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Privacy Notice There are a number of places in the world that hold a special place in the Prince and Princess of Wales’ hearts – whether it is Scotland, where they first met, or Jordan, where the Princess spent some of her earliest days and has returned for holidays with her family. Among these places that hold sentimental value for the couple is Africa, and following reports that the couple are keen to introduce Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the mighty continent, a royal expert looks at when the family may travel there. “Africa is magical. End of story. It is entirely natural for William to want to take his young family to see the wonders of the wildlife and wilderness of Africa before it is too late,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond exclusively told OK!.
The young family could have an exciting trip in store
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Although the plans for a future trip may be underway, Jennie points out the one hurdle the family still have to overcome. “There’s no way William will take the kids there without Kate, so it may be a while before they can enjoy this experience as a family as she focuses on her treatment. To see the wonder on the children’s faces when they see lions and rhinos and giraffes is a moment no parent should miss.” Jennie’s comments come after Tusk Trust CEO Charlie Mayhew spoke to PEOPLE about Prince William and his wishes to introduce his three children to the continent sooner rather than later.
Prince William is Patron of Tusk
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“He is very knowledgeable and passionate about conservation and the environment,” Charlie said. “He has a particular love for Africa. He has been incredibly supportive as our patron and proactive in supporting us. We find ourselves incredibly lucky.” Charlie plans to meet up with Prince William in Cape Town, South Africa, when the Prince of Wales hosts the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards there in November. I think it won’t be long before, you know, he will want to introduce them to Africa,” he told the site.
The couple became engaged during a holiday to Kenya
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The Wales’ family’s connection to Africa runs deep as it is not only where William carries out a great deal of conservation work with Tusk Trust, but the couple became engaged there in Kenya in 2010. Aside from William and Kate, history was also made in Kenya in 1952 when Princess Elizabeth learnt of her father’s sad death and that she was now Queen Elizabeth II while she was staying at Sagana Lodge. Africa is also a special place for Prince Harry and Meghan as they spent some of their earliest time together in Botswana – a country that Harry has cherished for much of his life.
Prince William is taking a leaf out of his late mother’s book, Jennie says
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William’s drive to pass his greatest passions of conservation and the environment down to his children is him taking a leaf out of his late mother’s book, Jennie says. “William is ensuring that his children understand, as he was made to understand by his mother, that they are highly privileged and, as such, they have a duty to help those less fortunate in every way they can. “Diana passed on valuable life lessons to her sons and they have stuck with them. William has said he points out people in need to his children, such as homeless people sleeping rough and takes pains to explain that it is their duty to try to help. That is pure Diana.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnWilliam and KateKate MiddletonPrince GeorgePrince LouisPrince WilliamPrincess CharlotteQueen Elizabeth II
