While Kate Middleton And Prince William Enjoy Maldives Holiday Prince George Is Spotted Out With Nanny In London

It had been reported that Prince George was being looked after by the Duchess of Cambridge's parents, Carole and Micheal Middleton while his parents were on holiday in the Maldives, but from the looks of photographs published over the weekend the future king is actually in London with his nanny.

Kate Middleton and husband Prince William jetted off to the luxury holiday destination, where they previously spent their honeymoon, last week without their son. Rather than leave George with his grandparents, his newly appointed nanny was spotted with a bodyguard taking the eight month old for a walk in London's Hyde Park.

The Daily Star claimed the photo was taken since Kate and William jetted off on holiday last Thursday. A source claimed the nanny, who has joined the Duke and Duchess' staff ahead of the royal tour to Australia and New Zealand next month, looked like she doted over the little one during their walk.

"Every now and then the nanny stopped to check on the baby and make sure he was wrapped up warm in the chilly weather," a source told the paper.

"There was a personal protection officer with her as they walked, with more following them and there were police cars patrolling the park."

Kate Middleton 'Doesn't Like' Kensington Palace Decoration Despite '£1 Million Re-Vamp'
VIDEO: Is Prince Harry Planning A Royal Wedding To Cressida Bonas? We Take A Look At Some Wedding Dress Predictions
Kate and Wills' holiday will be a chance for the couple to recharge their batteries ahead of the royal tour next month. However, they've come under attack for not taking little George with them and the fact it's Kate's second luxury break of the year.

Parenting sites saw fellow mums and dads sharing their opinions of the couple's decision to head off on a Winter break without their son.

Admitting it was a contentious Siobhan Freegard, founder of parenting forum Netmums, told the Daily Star: "The subject of when to first leave your baby is always emotive. There is no right or wrong time as it depends entirely on when the parents personally feel ready.

"Parenting a baby in the first year is tough enough but William and Kate face the additional stresses and scrutiny of being royal and having their every move watched around the world.

"They may well feel they need a private break to reconnect as a couple, which is sensible as so many relationships fail soon after a new baby is born.

"George has a loving family to care for him and the best possible childcare money can buy."