Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are said to be seeking a full time nanny for seven month old Prince George, after vowing not to higher extra help when the little one was born last Summer.

The couple welcomed their first born on July 22, last year and since then have been balancing their busy schedules and looking after the tot with the help of William's former nanny Jessie Webb, 71.

However according to the MailOnline the palace is now seeking a nanny for a full time position for the growing boy. It's unsurprising that the couple will need the extra help, with the royal tour of Australia and New Zealand set to begin in April.

Kate and Wills with baby George (WENN)

Last month it was reported that Jessie, who came out of retirement to help with the new baby, would be giving up the role.

"It took a lot of persuading to get Jessie to take the job in the first place, but she loves William and wanted to help out," the Mail Online report a source as saying in January.

"I can't imagine that she will want to be travelling around the world at her age. If she does, she will need an assistant."

It will be the couple's first official visit to Australia and New Zealand (WENN)

The Duke and Duchess are thought to have no other staff helping them with George's care, instead relying on their families to help out, with Kate's mother Carole Middleton a regular visitor to their Kensington Palace home.

It's unlikely though, another source revealed, that Carole will be accompanying the couple Down Under to look after the little prince.

"They need round-the-clock help for George if he joins them," said a source." Kate might also want to think about taking a dresser or a lady's maid. It sounds grand, but it's actually very practical. The Queen wouldn't dream of travelling overseas without a lady-in-waiting."

What about Michael? Carole Middleton is said not to be off to Oz (WENN)

According to the Mail agencies have been approached in West London, including Nannies of St James, for any possible candidates.

However a spokesperson from Clarence House has denied the couple have been seeking out replacements at the agency, who are known to be used by the uber rich, saying: "We do not discuss personal arrangements, but we are not using Nannies of St James at present, nor do we plan to."

Kate with baby George at his christening (WENN)

It seems almost certain now that George will accompany his parents on their third royal tour later this year. Prince William was the first royal toddler to join his parents on tour when they also visited Australia soon after he was born.

While the exact details haven't been confirmed it's believed the family will set up base in Sydney when they do make the trip, in order to give George some stability throughout the gruelling schedule of visits, openings and meetings with local officials and charities.