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Prince George's hilarious birthday tradition started by Princess Diana


Diana, Princess of Wales, was known for raising her sons as normally as possible – and she also started a very cheeky tradition for future generations of her family

Julia Samuel was a close friend of Diana, Princess of Wales and was made one of Prince George's godmothers (Image: 2009 Getty Images)On the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast, Samuel opened up about her close relationship with the Wales family and how she honours Diana's legacy through this enduring birthday tradition with her own children. Prince George has been described by his godmother as 'amazing, funny, feisty and cheeky' (Image: 2023 Max Mumby/Indigo)She amusingly added about the gift-giving tradition: "I come in slightly tipped by the size of the present that William then has to spend days putting together." Julia holds a special place as one of seven godparents to Prince George, who was christened in the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace on October 23, 2013, and boasts an impressive list of godfathers and godmothers including The Duke of Westminster and Zara Tindall.

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