访谈录 2014-07-19&07-21 乔治小王子生日将至 登《名利场》封面

 Prince George kicks it off this morning, coming up on his birthday. We have a new behind-the-scene look at his first year, including some colicky moments for the future king although he looks pretty happy right there. Lama Hasan brings the details from London. Good morning, Lama.

 

And good morning to you. Well by George, it’s been a great year for the little prince. First, talking all those air miles on his first official foreign trip to New Zealand and Australia, then learning how to walk, and now landing his very first “Vanity Fair” cover with a revealing article that describes him as a noisy and ravenous¹ baby. 

 

He’s arguably the most famous baby in the world. But now, just weeks before his first birthday, royal darling, Prince George is gracing the cover of the new issue of Vanity Fair, alongside his royal parents. The article reveals that besides being the heir to the throne, he’s pretty much your average toddler, who for the tough first few months cried loudly and frequently and was permanently² hungry. 

 

“You would expect back at the palace servants, maternity³ nurses, everything on hand. That wasn’t even an air-conditioning unit.”

 

But don’t expect a big to do for his birthday like there was on his arrival. Vanity Fair reports the prince is expected to have a small birthday tea gathering⁴ with his parents and grandparents. 

 

“The one thing that William always wanted to be was ordinary and it’s the one thing that they both want for George.”

 

The article also reveals William and Kate are trying to provide George with a normal upbringing, taking him to play dates at the homes of friends with kids. And they didn’t initially⁵ want to hire a nanny but eventually gave in. 

 

“Not only is Maria a whiz with the magic makes in puree and nappy changing, she can drive high-speed car, she’s trained in self-defense and she knows exactly where the paparazzi are hiding.”

 

A nanny who came in handy helping⁶ Will and Kate out when they took George on his first official foreign tour to New Zealand and Australia this year.

 

Stealing the limelight everywhere he goes, most recently the pint-sized prince was on the polo field wanting a piece of the action. 

 

So Katie Nicholl, the author of that article also telling us according to her sources, the royal couple want to move into their new country home and get settled in first before trying for a new -- another baby rather. So guys, we may be hearing the pitter-patter of little feet sooner rather than later again. Royal baby bump watch, here we come.

 

Here we go. Are you ready, Lara? 

 

The bag is packed.

 

Hey, Lama, thanks so much.

1 ravenous   

adj.极饿的，贪婪的

参考例句：

• The ravenous children ate everything on the table.饿极了的孩子把桌上所有东西吃掉了。
• Most infants have a ravenous appetite.大多数婴儿胃口极好。

2 permanently   

adv.永恒地，永久地，固定不变地

参考例句：

• The accident left him permanently scarred.那次事故给他留下了永久的伤疤。
• The ship is now permanently moored on the Thames in London.该船现在永久地停泊在伦敦泰晤士河边。

3 maternity   

n.母性，母道，妇产科病房；adj.孕妇的，母性的

参考例句：

• Women workers are entitled to maternity leave with full pay.女工产假期间工资照发。
• Trainee nurses have to work for some weeks in maternity.受训的护士必须在产科病房工作数周。

4 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。

5 initially   

adv.最初，开始

参考例句：

• The ban was initially opposed by the US.这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。
• Feathers initially developed from insect scales.羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。

6 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。