As Prince George is the eldest son of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge he has already made his presence felt within British royal life since birth on July 22, 2013. Third in line to succeed his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II – public attention has followed his journey since birth and as he begins his tenth year, now is an appropriate time to reflect back upon it all!
A Glimpse Into Prince George’s Early Life
Prince George was born at St Mary’s Hospital, London’s Lindo Wing on April 23. As the first-born of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and third in line to succeed Prince Charles as monarch, his birth has garnered great excitement around him both within Britain as well as abroad. Even at such an early age he has already won public praise with his charming looks and endearing personality.
A Life in the Public Eye
From the very beginning, Prince George has joined his parents on various official engagements, including royal tours, state visits, and charity events. Prince George has long captured public imagination as one of the more beloved young royals, making him an immensely popular presence. But despite being at the forefront, he leads an ordinary childhood experience – attending a private school in London that offers academics, sports, and extracurricular activities alongside academic studies and play.
Celebrating Prince George’s 10th Birthday
Prince George marked an incredible 10 years on Earth on January 2, and to mark this important momentous event, his parents shared an endearing new portrait taken by world-renowned photographer Millie Pilkington and featuring him sitting casually yet elegantly atop an attractive stone staircase.
Prince George’s Involvement in Royal Duties
As Prince George grows older, he has started to take on more responsibilities and duties. He accompanied his parents to a Wimbledon tennis match and a cricket match in July. Moreover, he also played a significant role during King Charles III’s coronation in May, serving as one of his grandfather’s pages of honor.
The Royal Tradition: Queen Elizabeth II’s Knowledge About Prince George’s Birth
Queen Elizabeth II was the first to know about Prince George’s birth, maintaining a longstanding royal tradition. She received the news via a specially encrypted phone call from Prince William. After this, Prince William informed the Middleton family, and then the news of the new royal baby was announced to the world. The Queen also approved Prince George’s name, George Alexander Louis, which was revealed two days after his birth.
In his tenth year, Prince George’s role within the royal family continues to grow, garnering excitement and anticipation from royal watchers and fans alike. As he steps into this new chapter, the world eagerly looks forward to witnessing Prince George’s further growth and development.
