PHOTOSInside Prince George's Transformation as Second in Line to the British Throne: Photos
Prince George, 12, is growing up in the blink of an eye!
April 17 2026, Published 12:01 a.m. ET
July 2013
Prince George is the second in line to the British throne.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's firstborn, Prince George, was born at St. Mary's Hospital on July 22, 2013.
In William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, author Russell Myers said the couple "spent hours" researching names for their first child ahead of George's birth — though the Princess of Wales reportedly had her "heart set" on a different name.
"Catherine had her heart set on Alexander for a boy or Alexandra (also Queen Elizabeth's middle name) for a girl," the author wrote, per an excerpt published in The Mirror. "William had privately voiced his preference for having a girl, and was keen to incorporate a tribute to his late mother [Princess Diana]."
They ultimately settled on George and Louis after narrowing their options.
April 2014
He follows his father, Prince William, in the line of succession.
Kate was all smiles as she held her son at the Fairbairn Airbase in Australia.
July 2014
He is the eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
George was naturally endearing in a photo taken in honor of his first birthday.
December 2014
He has two younger siblings.
As part of the Cambridges' official Christmas photographs, William and Kate included an official portrait of George taken in a courtyard at Kensington Palace weeks prior to the photo's publication.
May 2015
Prince George was born on July 22, 2013.
The father-and-son tandem went twinning as they arrived at St. Mary's Hospital after Kate gave birth to daughter Princess Charlotte on May 2, 2015.
June 2015
He will turn 13 in July.
Too cute to handle! George posed with his baby sister in a photo taken by Kate.
September 2016
The Princess of Wales reportedly had her 'heart set' on a different name for Prince George.
George radiated pure joy at Government House during the 2016 Royal Tour of William and Kate.
December 2016
Kate Middleton reportedly wanted Alexander for a boy or Alexandra for a girl.
The future king enjoyed a candy cane during his family's Christmas Day service at St. Mark's Church in Englefield, England.
July 2017
The family relocated to Kensington Palace in 2014.
George was no longer a little one in the snap taken during his parents' royal tour of Poland and Germany.
September 2017
The future king has been making appearances at major national events.
The second heir to the throne looked smart and stylish when he arrived for his first day of school at Thomas's School in Battersea, London.
April 2018
He started school when he was 3.
George, who was 4 years old at the time, was photographed at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital, to meet his newborn baby brother, Prince Louis.
July 2018
A royal cousin previously said Prince George is a 'clever child.'
He joined other royals for the christening of Louis at the Chapel Royal in July 2018.
June 2019
Prince George also loves being outdoors.
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George was present at Trooping the Colour in June 2019.
September 2019
A chef who worked with Prince William through Centrepoint revealed Prince George loves Italian cuisine.
Adorable royals! George and Charlotte stood close together for the photo before leaving Kensington Palace for their first day of school.
January 2020
One of the prince's favorites is spaghetti carbonara.
George looked all grown up in a portrait featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and William.
March 2022
He is reportedly protective of his younger siblings.
George suited up for Prince Philip's memorial service in March 2022.
June 2022
He attended Thomas's Battersea before being enrolled in Lambrook School.
The young royal is growing into a fine young person!
July 2022
Prince George is 'very popular' and 'has lots of friends' at school.
Kate captured a heartwarming portrait of George to mark his ninth birthday.
July 2023
Like Kate Middleton, Prince George is also into photography.
George waved at the public while watching the Wimbledon Men's Singles Final in July 2023.
December 2023
He had his first skiing lesson when he was 2.
The royals shared sweet moments at the Together at Christmas Carol Service in December 2023.
June 2024
Prince George loved to call Queen Elizabeth II 'Gan Gan.'
George looked tidy and well-groomed on the Buckingham Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour in 2024.
December 2024
He loves airplanes and helicopters.
While at the Together at Christmas Carol Service in 2024, George was photographed starting to look more like his father.
May 2025
Prince George has seven godparents.
George and the other members of the royal family watched the Red Arrows flypast, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
June 2025
He began performing royal duties when he was young.
William's family-of-five was spotted standing closely for Trooping the Colour ceremony in 2025.
December 2025
Prince George is also into sports.
George was present at the Together at Christmas Carol Service in December 2025, spending quality time with his family.
