Prince Louis Takes His First Steps with William and Kate at Chelsea Flower Show

Prince Louis Takes His First Steps with William and Kate at Chelsea Flower Show. When you have designed a woodland playground, it clearly helps if there are children to test it. So naturally the Duchess of Cambridge turned to her own little scamps for help today. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis had a whale of a time during a sneak peek of Kate's stunning garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show, and the Duchess admitted that the way they interacted with the space took her by surprise. 'The children played last night in a way I hadn't imagined,' she said. 'They were throwing stones. I hadn't actually thought that that was what they would be doing. They kicked their shoes off, and wanted to paddle in the stream… using it in a way that I hadn't anticipated'. The Duchess of Cambridge will unveil her woodland wilderness garden to the Queen later today, which aims to encourage children to spend more time outdoors. A barefoot George and Charlotte were seen dangling their legs over a stream, while an excited Louis ran along a wooden path carrying a branch as the Duke of Cambridge looked on smiling. Four-year-old Charlotte, dressed in a floral frock, and one-year-old Louis, wearing shorts and a cardigan, could be seen trying out a swing seat which Kate has already been photographed on in the build-up to this week's show. Five-year-old George could be seen adventurously clambering across the stream. George, five, Charlotte, four, and Louis, one, would have been in familiar territory. For not only did Kate use their time playing outdoors as inspiration for the project, which will open to the public on Tuesday, but the children were actively involved in collecting twigs, logs and moss from around Anmer Hall, their Norfolk home. They built a rustic tepee-style den and fire pit at the heart of the garden. 'They've been involved every step of the way and the duchess was excited for them to see the finished result,' said an aide. 'Children - both hers and others - have always been at the heart of this project'. Pictures taken by portrait photographer Matt Porteous show Charlotte, barefoot in a pretty pink summer dress, on a rope-ball swing and Louis under the watchful eye of his father Prince William. George and Charlotte are also seen dipping their toes in a babbling brook. The space, which Kate hopes will inspire families 'to get outside' and 'enjoy nature', features a tree house, waterfall, rustic den and a campfire as well as tree stumps, stepping stones and a hollow log for children to play on. William and his two oldest children climbed into the tree house, while the duke also enjoyed a go on the swing. George, Charlotte and Louis contributed to their mother's creation by collecting leaves, moss and twigs over the past months which were then incorporated into the surroundings of the campfire. Hazel sticks collected by the family were also used to make the garden's den. In the pictures, taken by photographer Mr Porteous and released by Kensington Palace, the family could be seen sitting next to the campfire and den. Toddler Louis looked fascinated as he held a stone, while Kate, kneeling at his side, wrapped her arm around her youngest child. The RHS Back to Nature Garden, designed by Kate with landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White, is a woodland setting for families and communities to connect with nature. Kate's garden aims to highlight the benefits the natural world brings to mental and physical well-being. Kate has made 'early years' intervention one of the cornerstones of her work after seeing how so many problems faced by adults she has met - such as mental health issues, addiction and social exclusion - stem from their childhood. She and her co-designers were keen to recreate memories, such as wild bluebells, from her childhood. In an interview with gardener Monty Don for the BBC, to be broadcast tonight, Kate says: 'I really feel that nature and being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for young children. 'I really hope that this woodland that we have created inspires families, kids and communities to get outside, enjoy nature and the outdoors, and spend quality time together'. It is understood Kate, who wore a colourful patterned dress and wedges for the outing, wanted to show her children the finished project on Sunday, so they could see what she has been spending time working on. Kate has previously said she has 'fond memories' of being outdoors as a child and is passing that passion on to her children. The duchess has been at the site almost every day in the five days leading up to the opening of the event and has been closely involved in the project from the very beginning. Kate's involvement with the 2019 RHS garden at the Chelsea Flower Show was first revealed earlier in the year. Queen of the swingers: Playful Kate poses in the 'back to nature' garden she designed herself for the Chelsea Flower Show that features a touching floral tribute to Princess Diana. The giggling Duchess of Cambridge recaptures her tomboy childhood as she plays on a rope swing slung from a tree - in the garden she's designed for the Chelsea Flower Show. The delightful picture was taken by a palace aide last week as Kate took a playful break from putting finishing touches to the garden before the world-famous show opens on Tuesday. Her plot's Back To Nature theme is intended to rekindle the magic of childhood, and underlines the work Kate has been doing to promote the benefits of being outdoors for physical and mental health. The mother-of-three wanted her garden to be a playground for children to enjoy, as well as a relaxing space for grown-ups. She was, according to her co-designers, inspired by forest-bathing, the Japanese practice of walking slowly and thoughtfully in woodland to 'bathe' in its peace and beauty and recharge the body's batteries. Her garden features a bridge over a burbling brook and a quirky wooden treehouse. In a touching tribute to Princess Diana, the garden also features bunches of forget-me-nots, her favourite flowers. And amid the wild foliage and arching trees is a small campfire for toasting snacks and a rustic den thought to be inspired by one she created with her children George, five, Charlotte, four, and Louis, one. Kate has spoken fondly of carefree days playing outside as a child and hopes the garden will open a conversation about the effects of nature on mental health and its importance in a child's formative years. Speaking ahead of the show's official opening, she said: 'In recent years, I have focused much of my work on the early years and how instrumental they are for outcomes later in life. 'I believe that spending time outdoors when we are young can play a role in laying the foundations for children to become happy, healthy adults'. Her comments come ahead of this week's first anniversary of the creation of an expert steering group on early years development to advise her on what can be done to ensure a better start in life for all children in Britain. Princess Charlotte steals the show again as she explores Kate's garden and plays protective big sister to Louis by holding his hand. Princess Charlotte is known for her sneaky waves and smiles at the camera, and yesterday as she ran around her Mother's Chelsea flower show creation it was no different. Princess Charlotte stole the show as she jumped on the swing, took her shoes off to go in the steam, getting her feet muddy in the process and also said no to playing with brother George. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis had a whale of a time during the sneak peek of Kate's stunning garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. However it was Charlotte who seemed to have the best time and at one point, as she made her way through the steam, even shouted 'oh la la' in a high pitched voice. Royal fans on Instagram also loved the sweet moment when she took brother Louis' hand - showing she's the protective sister. As Charlotte ran around the garden, George was playing in the den and William can be heard telling Charlotte to help him, but she shouts out 'no' as she runs off through the garden. But she quickly wants to join him when he explores the stream, taking off her shoes to clamber over the rocks and down a muddy hill - leaving muddy footprints as she comes out of the stream. Earlier as they arrived, Charlotte acted as the protective big sister, holding the hand of little brother Louis. Royal fans on Instagram have shared how sweet they thought it was and even shared other times when she had held it. About the footage, one said: 'Charlotte is always holding Louis' hand, while another said 'This is so sweet'. Others compared two pictures of the brother and sister saying: 'So cute how princess Charlotte holding the hand of her little brother. My God amazing royal family God bless them'. As others saw the pictures they said: 'The mummy nature in Charlotte'. The Duchess of Cambridge will unveil her woodland wilderness garden to the public tomorrow, her garden aims to encourage children to spend more time outdoors. The royals shared the sweet photos of the family yesterday, which also included pictures of a barefoot George and Charlotte dangling their legs over a stream, while an excited Louis ran along a wooden path carrying a branch as the Duke of Cambridge looked on smiling. The family looked stylish for their outdoor adventure with Kate in a £79 maxi dress by & other Stories, and Charlotte coordinating in a £65 floral dress by Rachel Riley - both taking the theme of the outing very literally. William and George were both in pastel shirts, belts and bottoms, while Louis, one, wore a pair of £39.99 striped shorts by Spanish brand Neck & Neck, worn by George at the polo in 2014 - prompting them to sell out at the time.

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