Prince George turns 13, prepares for Eton and royal duties

Prince George, second in line to the British throne, turned 13 on July 22, 2026. His parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, released an official portrait taken by Matt Porteous to mark the occasion, showing him in a dark suit at Kensington Palace Source: Clarín; Source: Excelsior. The milestone comes as George prepares for a major transition: starting at Eton College in September, an exclusive boarding school where his father, Prince William, and uncle, Prince Harry, also studied Source: Infobae; Source: Lavanguardia.

A new portrait and a video

• The portrait was posted on Instagram with the message 'Happy 13th Birthday, George!' Source: Hoy.
• Some outlets note that in addition to the photo, a video was shared showing George enjoying outdoor activities with his brother Louis Source: Excelsior; Source: Emol.

Stepping into adolescence and public life

• George has gradually increased his public appearances, including at Trooping the Colour and Wimbledon Source: El Confidencial; Source: Infobae.
• Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams says he is being 'introduced very gradually' to future responsibilities Source: Diario Libre.
• His interests include football (he supports Aston Villa) and helicopters, following his father's path Source: Emol.

Disagreements and nuances

• While most sources focus on his upcoming boarding at Eton, some highlight that Kate and William have restricted his screen time, and William stated George would not receive a smartphone Source: Clarín.
• The portrait was taken after Trooping the Colour, but sources differ on the exact location: Kensington Palace versus a general setting Source: Clarín vs. Excelsior.