Duchess Catherine with Prince George
Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine plan to spend as much time as possible with their son Prince George during an upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand.
The royal couple, who will take their seven-month-old son with them on the official visit next month, have tailored their schedule to meet his needs and will use a 'hub and spoke system'.
They plan to go backwards and forwards to bases in Sydney, Wellington and Canberra to spend time with their son for a few hours every day but two during the 19-day trip.
A senior royal aide told the Daily Express newspaper: "When you go from place to place you can work until late in the evening."
Catherine, 32, and William, 31, are also planning to take on a new nanny to help look after George, who will be nine months old when they visit Australia.
Miguel Head, William's private secretary, said: "Taking a nine month old on a royal tour is not a first, but it has not happened in this Royal Family's context for many, many years, so there has been much to think about - as any new parent travelling long distance will recognise."
The royals are hoping to introduce the young prince to the host nations during the trip, depending on his health and mood.
Catherine aims to take him to meet mothers and babies at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 9, and will take part in a similar visit in Australia.
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