Top marks! George's striking sketch echoes work of YouTube tutor
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It is a stunning sketch which has prompted much discussion about the artistic talents of Britain's future king.
Published: 00:07 GMT, 13 November 2026 | Updated: 07:22 GMT, 13 November 2026
It is a stunning sketch which has prompted much discussion about the artistic talents of Britain's future king.
And so impressive is Prince George's drawing of a kingfisher that it featured in this month's edition of Country Life, guest-edited by his father.
However, eagle-eyed observers have spotted something familiar about the 13-year-old's artwork.
For a remarkably similar bird – right down to its distinctive feathers and angled stance – appeared in a YouTube drawing tutorial seven years ago.
And having assessed George's efforts, the artist, Matt Fussell, was very impressed indeed.
He told the Daily Mail: 'Prince George did a fantastic job on his kingfisher drawing. It's a beautiful piece of art and he should be incredibly proud.
'While I can't say for certain whether he used my lesson, the similarities are certainly exciting to see.'
He added that he would be 'thrilled' if the royal had followed his tutorial.
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