- The 8-month-old today arrived in Sydney with parents
- The infant looked sleepy after three-hour flight from Auckland
- Met 22-year-old Joscelyn Sweeney on runway who gave him a book
- Was then carried to awaiting car by nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo
- Kate is usually seen clutching onto her newborn
- Maria Teresa, 43, joined the family's team a month ago
- Was trained at prestigious Norland College
- Kate and William detoured via Opera House while George remained in car
- Trio reunited at Admirality House, where George was given stuffed toy
But today, for the first time, baby George was pictured not in the arms of doting mother Kate but in those of his new nanny, 43-year-old Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo - and he looked less than impressed.
The 8-month-old prince pulled an adorably grumpy face as Maria Teresa carried him to the car upon the family's arrival in Sydney today.
Where's my mummy?! Prince George looks a little
grumpy as he is carried to a waiting car by his new nanny Maria Teresa
Turrion Borrallo at Sydney Airport
The family chatted with waiting fans, including Joscelyn Sweeney, 22, who gave a bouquet to Kate and a book, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie My First Book, to George.
Sweeney, from Vincentia, NSW, who suffers from Down's Syndrome, was given the honour of meeting the royal trio after her mother wrote to the palace, describing her 'admiration and affection' for family.
After his meet and greet, a weary and slightly grumpy looking George, who was dressed in a smart and summery white ensemble, was taken to the car by his nanny - perhaps he was feeling tired after the flight from Auckland.
His parents then headed off to the Opera House, where they met excited well-wishers, before the family reunited and met the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove at Admiralty House, where George looked delighted to be presented with a giant stuffed toy wombat.
Kate and William travelled by boat, while little George took the car with Miss Borrallo.
Feeling sleepy? Miss Borrallo, who began work
with the family a month ago, is responsible for keeping the
eight-month-old charge fed, watered, rested and happy
In mummy's arms: A sleepy George snuggles up to
mother Kate (left) as they leave the aircraft, before he was cared for
by his nanny (right) while his parents visited the Opera House
Smiles all around: Prince George looks delighted as he receives a giant stuffed wombat gift from the Governor-General
Sir Peter Cosgrove at Admiralty House, where he was reunited with his parents later in the day
Well prepared: The Spaniard's training at the
prestigious Norland College, where fees cost nearly £13,000 per year,
will have prepared her well for the job
On his first day of the Royal Tour, Prince George was given a kangaroo backpack as a welcome present.
And it appears the gift is a hit: today his nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo was seen carrying the rucksack just after the royal trio touched down in Sydney.
The Australian Koala Foundation is one of the stockists of the bag that retails at $14.95 and sold out of its remaining stock the day it was given to the young prince.
CEO Deborah Tabart said there had been an huge rush on the cute kangaroo bag.
'We sold the last ones that morning - we've had to take them off the website but we'll be ordering more.'
With the bag stocked at numerous outlets, Ms Tabart said there was no way of knowing who gave it to the prince.
She offered Prince William an invitation to become the patron of the 28-year old Australia Koala Foundation.
The CEO also offered to extend the invitation to young George. 'He could be the patron in waiting.'
She looked after Prince George last Sunday when Kate and William went to Dunedin, and she will be in charge of the baby again on April 22 when they visit Uluru, or Ayer's Rock.
Miss Borrallo, from Palencia, 140 miles north of Madrid, was first spotted descending the steps of the plane onto the runway at Auckland last week, along with three long-standing assistants to the royal couple: David Manning, Miguel Head and Rebecca Deacon.
But the Spaniard's training at the prestigious Norland College, where fees cost nearly £13,000 per year, will have prepared her well for the job.
The internationally-renowned nanny school drew up a shortlist of suitable candidates after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge approached them looking for a nanny for Prince George, from which the royal couple chose the low-key Spaniard.
They decided to hire a nanny after first relying on help from the Duchess' mother, Carole Middleton, and the Duke's former nanny, Jessie Webb, 71.
Miss Borrallo, who is thought to be the first foreign nanny chosen to look after a future British monarch, comes from a smart family of high achievers in Palencia, 140 miles north of Madrid.
When her parents, Luis and Maria Teresa, married in a glamorous Roman Catholic ceremony in Madrid in 1967, the wedding was reported in the society pages of Spain's royalist right-wing daily newspaper, ABC.
Miss Borrallo was born in Madrid, and is the only girl in a family of four children, with brothers named Ignacio, Luis and Pablo.
Welcome to Australia: The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge and Prince George arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on a
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft during the tenth day of their
official tour to New Zealand and Australia
A gift for a Prince: George met with 22-year-old Joscelyn Sweeney who gave him a book as he departed the aircraft
The Prince has arrived! Little George draws in
all the attention as he meets waiting well-wishers and raises his hands
in the air to his fans
Greeting the fans: Prince George looks nonchalant as excitable fans queue up to meet him
Honour: Joscelyn Sweeny, who has Down's syndrome, was given the honour of meeting the couple after her mother Meg wrote to them
Happy to be here: The Duchess of Cambridge holds
a sombre Prince George after walking down the stairs upon their arrival
from New Zealand at Sydney airport today
Intrigued: Prince George is greeted with flowers and looks most perplexed as he examines them
Not in the mood? Kate encourages her son to get in the meet and greet mood but he looks far from interested
Daddy's turn: Prince William gives Kate a break and takes charge of George
Is it nap time yet? A weary looking Prince George looks into the distance as his parents greet waiting well-wishers
The Duchess of Cambridge's style parade
hasn't skipped a beat during the Royal tour of New Zealand and Australia
and this stunning ensemble is no exception. In one of her best outfits
so far, we think Catherine looked achingly stylish in this standout
sunshine-yellow textured dress with ivory colour blocked panels which is
from London-based designer Roksanda Ilincic.
The bell-sleeved silhouette is super-flattering on Catherine's slender frame while the on-trend pop of colour really compliments her complexion. If you want to channel the Duchess' feel-good mood then why not click right to MatchesFashion.com where you can get her form-fitting Ryedale wool-crepe dress in opposite colours? It's a little pricey at £950 but this ladylike dress promises to be a workhorse in your year-round wardrobe!
Or, get Kate's look for less and take on a sartorial sunny disposition this season by shopping our pick of bright yellow buys below from the likes of Warehouse and River Island. Complete your delightful summertime look and team with neutral pumps for the perfect elegant finish.
The bell-sleeved silhouette is super-flattering on Catherine's slender frame while the on-trend pop of colour really compliments her complexion. If you want to channel the Duchess' feel-good mood then why not click right to MatchesFashion.com where you can get her form-fitting Ryedale wool-crepe dress in opposite colours? It's a little pricey at £950 but this ladylike dress promises to be a workhorse in your year-round wardrobe!
Or, get Kate's look for less and take on a sartorial sunny disposition this season by shopping our pick of bright yellow buys below from the likes of Warehouse and River Island. Complete your delightful summertime look and team with neutral pumps for the perfect elegant finish.
Gift: Joscelyn Sweeney, 22, who suffers from
Down's Syndrome, gave a bouquet to Kate and a book, Snugglepot and
Cuddlepie My First Book, to George
Pass the Prince: The Duchess of Cambridge hands Prince George over to Prince William
Touchdown: The royal trio land in Sydney Airport on RAAF B737 earlier today
It's the Prince! A fan points at little George - who is blissfully unaware of his importance
Welcome to Oz! Prince George sits comfortably in his mother's arms as they depart the plane
Just the two of us: The Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge walk down the stairs of the Sydney Opera House, while George
is taken to the car by his nanny
George waited with his nanny while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posed with the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady
Cosgrove at Admiralty House
Alone time: Prince William and his wife Kate,
the Duchess of Cambridge, pose for a photograph during a reception at
the Sydney Opera House while George remains with his nanny
And they're off! The duo speak with police on
their boat trip from the Man 'O War steps at the Sydney Opera House to
Admiralty House - George travelled by car
Fans: The pair greet well-wishers following a reception at the Sydney Opera House
Joking around: The royal pair hold cricket bats
presented to them in front of the Cricket World Cup during a reception
at the Sydney Opera House
Enthralled: They watched an Aboriginal welcome performance during a reception at the Sydney Opera House
What a view: The couple pose with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop during a reception
Hello there! Prince William greets guests during a reception at the Sydney Opera House
Hello, Sydney! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
walk down the stairs of the Sydney Opera House as screaming fans wait
for their arrival
Performance: The pair watch an Aboriginal welcome performance
Hey, Will! Over here! Fans push their way to the front to get some time with Prince William
What a turnout! Scores of fans turned up at the opera house to greet the royal couple, who touched down earlier today
Mummy and me: Prince George looks very much at home in his mother's arms in a play group in New Zealand last week
Ignacio is a viola and violin teacher in Spain's Castile and Leon region, Luis is a Catholic deacon in the south of France, and Pablo is a teacher.
Their father, a well-known engineer, died of cancer but their mother, a housewife who also teaches disabled children, still lives in the spacious family apartment in the centre of Palencia, to which they moved from Madrid in the 1980s.
Nicknamed Santa, which means Saint, when she was young, Miss Borrallo was expected to become a nun by childhood friends who said the shy, serious child was a 'good person' with an austere lifestyle who never showed any interest in boys.
Because I'm happy! Prince George looks cheerful
as he plays with toys during a visit to the Plunket nurse and parents
group at Government House in Wellington
The devoutly Catholic family attended Mass nearly every day, and Miss Borrallo had extra coaching from a neighbour to help her overcome her struggles in chemistry, physics and maths for her baccalaureate exams.
Neighbours said the young girl was not a 'short skirt type', and never seemed to go through the typically rebellious teenage phase.
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