Prince William, Duchess Catherine and Prince George

Prince William, Duchess Catherine and Prince George

Victoria Beckham is planning a play date with the Duchess of Cambridge.

The former Spice Girl - who has struck up a close friendship with the royal - is keen for Duchess Catherine and her son Prince George - who was welcomed in to the world last Monday (22.07.13) - to have a get together with herself and her two-year-old daughter Harper.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Sadly, Kate's not in a position to go out for regular mummy lunches with her friends.

"It's more likely that Victoria will visit Kate at her home with baby Harper.

"She thinks their kids could develop a great friendship in the future, just like her and Kate."

The mother-of-four has been offering up her tips for bringing up a child in the limelight and insists she'll be on hand to help Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton before she married Prince William in 2011 - if she needs it.

The source added: "She knows all about raising children in front of the media and the pressures it can have on family life."

Meanwhile, Prince William has been working as a search-and-rescue pilot for the RAF in Anglesey, Wales, but his tour of duty ends in September and he is planning to rejoin the Army so that he and his family can be based in London.