You might have noticed that it's been pretty cold outside recently. And by 'pretty cold' we mean fucking freezing. It's definitely been a time to wrap up and make sure every single part of your body is covered up when venturing outside.
The eagle-eyed among you might have noticed that there's one person who's always bucking that trend, however. And no, we're not talking about those foolhardy folk who insist that booze is all they need to keep warm on a night out.
We're talking about little Prince George. The four-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton is always wearing shorts, even when it's too cold for the rest of us to even think about venturing outside.
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Finally, the reason for that has been revealed - and it's not because he has superhuman legs that are always warm.
According to etiquette expert William Hanson, who was talking to Harper's Bazaar, it's simply tradition for boys of the upper class to not wear trousers until they're older. Yes, even in winter.
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"It's a very English thing to dress a young boy in shorts," he said, adding that not doing so is 'decidedly suburban'. Erm yeah, alright mate, if you like.
In fact, it seems that Prince George will be wearing shorts full-time until he's eight years old, so he has another five years of chilly knees left.
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"Trousers are for older boys and men," explained Hanson, "whereas shorts on young boys is one of those silent class markers that we have in England.
"Although times are (slowly) changing, a pair of trousers on a young boy is considered quite middle class - quite suburban.
"And no self-respecting aristo or royal would want to be considered suburban. Even the Duchess of Cambridge."
Right. We're glad that's been cleared up. It's apparently a tradition for the upper classes that dates back to the 16th century.
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So if you want to see what it's like to be a member of the elite classes, all you have to do is dress up your young son in shorts. Yeah, pretty sure we've got that right. Easy!
It won't give you access to castles, palaces and fortunes of immeasurable wealth, but at least your little 'un will know what it's like to have royal - and presumably very cold - blood for a day. What's a little chill between aristocrats, eh?
Words: Mischa Pearlman
Topics: UK News, Prince George, Clothes