Prince George Inspires Fireman Sam's Special Royal Episode

Prince George's Love for Fireman Sam Sparks a Special Episode

Let's face it—Prince George has a thing for Fireman Sam. His parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have mentioned it more than once. Now, the little prince is getting the ultimate treat: an episode of the beloved children's series inspired by him! This year, Fireman Sam is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, the creators decided to craft a special royal episode as a tribute to their famous fan. "We're going to celebrate Fireman Sam's 30th anniversary by introducing a very special episode," said producer Ian McCue. "When we heard that we have a very famous fan in Prince George, we thought it would be a blast to bring a royal family to Pontypandy and see how the community reacts to that."

A Royal Visit to Pontypandy: The Prince of Pontypandy

The one-off episode, titled "The Prince of Pontypandy," will feature a young prince visiting the whimsical Welsh valleys village on official royal duty. Not only does the prince arrive in style, but he also saves the day with his impressive rescue helicopter skills—a passion shared by the third-in-line to the throne. This episode is set to air worldwide next year as part of the show's eleventh season. Fans are already buzzing with excitement about what promises to be a heartwarming and adventurous episode. Earlier this month, Prince William gave fans a delightful glimpse into his son's personality during a fundraising gala organized by the City Veterans’ Network at the Imperial War Museum in London.

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During a glamorous gala at the Imperial War Museum in London, Prince William shared a sweet story about his son, Prince George. The proud dad attended the event as the patron of the Defence National Rehabilitation Centre, a facility that will open next year to assist seriously wounded veterans with physiotherapy and cognitive therapy. In a pre-dinner speech, the Duke recalled how envious his son was when William got to drive an excavator during a visit to the redevelopment project. "I have been repeatedly impressed by both the speed and ambitious scale of this endeavor," Prince William told the audience. "I was present at the end of 2014 when the first building was demolished to make way for the new construction. George was very envious as I got to drive a digger." Can you imagine little George's face when he heard this story?

Exciting Times Ahead for the Royal Family

Things are about to get even more exciting for the beloved royal household. William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are eagerly expecting their third child, who is due to arrive in April 2018, as confirmed by Kensington Palace on Twitter. While the exact due date hasn't been revealed, there's a chance the newest royal could share a birthday with their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates her 92nd birthday on April 21. Alternatively, if the baby arrives later in the month, their grand entrance could coincide with the Cambridges' seventh wedding anniversary on April 29. The anticipation is building, and we can't wait to see what's in store for this royal family!

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This post was written by Candice Mehta-Culjak. It originally appeared on our sister site, Now to Love.