Prince George Turns 13, Marks Entry Into Teen Years

Prince George, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, turned 13 on July 22, 2026, marking his official entry into his teenage years. The milestone comes as he prepares for a significant personal transition, with his enrollment at Eton College scheduled for this September.

The young prince, who is second in line to the throne, will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who also attended the prestigious boarding school. George recently celebrated his final day at Lambrook, the private preparatory school in Berkshire he attended with his siblings, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. At Eton, he will have a choice of 28 subjects to study, including nine modern and classical languages. While William is reportedly thrilled his son will attend his alma mater, both he and the Princess of Wales are also understood to be mindful of the challenges of this new chapter.

Sources close to the family describe George's upbringing as a deliberate balance between preparing him for his future constitutional role and providing a grounded, normal childhood. His parents have aimed to instill an awareness of duty alongside ordinary family values, drawing on...