Prince George Grows Up: How He’s Prepping for the Crown
Avery Sinclair here with the scoop on your pint-sized heir who is already channeling future king vibes.
Can’t wait to see how this turns out. At just 12 years old, Prince George has already started refining his royal wardrobe and public duties under the guidance of his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales. You might think a dozen years is plenty of time to learn the ropes of monarchy, but according to multiple outings this spring and summer, George is leaning into the gig as if he needed a reminder.
On July 13, the Cambridges made a rare family appearance at Wimbledon, where George was spotted analyzing the action from the stands rather than messing around with his younger brother’s antics. Not that seven-year-old Prince Louis, busy pulling faces nearby, wasn’t stealing some headlines, but George’s tailored blazer and proper posture spoke volumes. This showing comes hot on the heels of a May tea party at Buckingham Palace with Queen Camilla and World War II veterans marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. That event put the spotlight on his emerging sense of duty.
When his mum, Kate Middleton, took a step back to battle cancer earlier this year, George and his siblings enjoyed their lowest public profile in ages. But once she rang the all-clear in January, royal engagements roared back. Behind the scenes, George has been tagging along for father-son soccer outings with Prince William, who told The Telegraph in May that he is “prioritizing stuff that is going to make people’s lives better” in the Duchy of Cornwall – the estate George will one day inherit.
Let’s not forget the glittery detour to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour last June at Wembley Stadium, where Travis Kelce dubbed William the “coolest mother-f-ing dude” on his podcast. That headline-grabbing moment reminded us that even future kings need a touch of pop culture in their upbringing. Yet seeing George in natty threads alongside his dad at the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship in Berlin, chatting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July, served as a reality check that their family business never sleeps.
Symbolically, the boy’s royal apprenticeship kicked off at age 11 when he served as a Page of Honor at King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023. At that event watched by 400 million people worldwide, George became the youngest future king to hold a formal coronation role since his grandfather Charles was four for Queen Elizabeth II’s big day in 1953. If that doesn’t count as on-the-job training, what does?
With each well-timed public appearance, from refined looks to ceremonial duties, George seems to be internalizing the family mantra: keep calm, carry on, and wear trousers that fit just right. His parents appear to be striking a balance between normal childhood traditions and gradual immersion into royal responsibilities.
And that is our royal reality check. Over and out.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, The Telegraph
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