Prince George turns 13, parents share portrait before Eton

Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, turned 13 years old on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, marking his official entry into his teenage years. To celebrate the milestone, his parents released a new, previously unseen portrait of the young royal, shared on their official social media accounts with the message "Happy 13th Birthday, George!"

The photograph, taken by the family's frequent photographer Matt Porteous at Kensington Palace shortly after last month's Trooping the Colour ceremony, shows George standing relaxed with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a dark suit and an open-necked white shirt. The image was also reshared by the King and Queen.

This birthday signifies a pivotal year for the future king, who is second in line to the throne. In September, he will follow in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Prince Harry, by beginning his studies at Eton College. The prestigious all-boys boarding school, where annual fees exceed £65,000, will become his term-time home. He previously attended Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The transition to Eton coincides with George...