On July 22, Prince George turned 13 years old. British tabloids noted that the heir to the throne had officially become a teenager. His parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, decided to mark this day not only with a traditional celebratory portrait.
A few hours after releasing a new photo of their eldest son, they shared a touching video in nature to celebrate his 13th birthday. Prince Louis, his younger brother, also appears in the frame with George. This video offers a rare glimpse into the royal family’s life away from official events. “Thank you for all your birthday wishes for George today! 🎂” wrote Kate and William.
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Prince George with his father at Wimbledon—2026
Earlier that day, the couple released an official portrait of George, taken by photographer Matt Porteous, where the prince is depicted in more restrained and elegant attire. And in September, significant changes await the prince: in June, Kensington Palace announced that George would begin his studies at an elite private boarding school for boys, Eton College. His father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, also attended this school in the past. Shortly after this news, a source close to the family shared with People magazine: “George has always wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps.”
This year, Prince George has been appearing in public more frequently. Recently, he attended the Wimbledon men’s final with his sister, Princess Charlotte, and their parents. However, there is still limited information about the future king’s personality. Kate and William are making every effort to provide their children with as normal and private a childhood as possible, despite their royal status. Last month, however, insiders and observers described George to People as a “thoughtful and serious boy.” Kate herself also shared a little about her son’s hobbies. During a visit to the Christie NHS Foundation Trust cancer center in Manchester in June, the princess visited the music therapy room and shared her children’s preferences. “George likes something more upbeat, he wants more rock,” Kate confessed. “He loves AC/DC and plays the guitar.”