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Two Eight Year-Olds

Prince George is there at Wimbledon, Between his folks, first row. They’re sitting in the Royal Box With hours left to go. In suit and tie, though 8 years old, He’s very well behaved, Remaining quite expressionless While both his parents waved. I’m watching from the living room, My grandson, 8, close by. He paid attention for a while In shorts and tee (no tie). He’s playing chess with Grandpa now But asks me for the score. Unlike Prince George, he can admit The game (to him’s) a bore.

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John Watt

Date: 7/13/2022 1:57:00 PM

quite an interesting contrast between two eight-year-olds, personally i think i'd prefer hanging out with your grandson!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/12/2022 9:14:00 PM

Cute... although you've got to hand it to Prince George. He's being groomed for greatness. ~ Stiff Upper Lip

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/11/2022 9:57:00 AM

LOL. Very clever and cute Ilene. Linda

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/10/2022 7:22:00 PM

Well thought and done; now have some fun! Aloha! (The captchas code really is USA)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/10/2022 9:37:00 AM

Wouldn't, just once, you'd like to see Prince George do something completely outrageous like every 8-year-old? Perhaps not as bratty as his younger brother who completely misbehaved in public recently and deserved a swat on his royal backside!