Prince George of Wales facts for kids
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Prince George in 2023
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| Born | Prince George of Cambridge 22 July 2013 St Mary's Hospital, London, England |
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| House | Windsor | ||||
| Father | William, Prince of Wales | ||||
| Mother | Catherine Middleton | ||||
Prince George of Wales (born George Alexander Louis on 22 July 2013) is a member of the British royal family. He is the oldest child of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales. George is also the oldest grandchild of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. He is second in the line of succession to the British throne, right after his father.
George was born in St Mary's Hospital, London. This happened during the time his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was queen. Before her passing, he was third in line to the throne. His birth was a big event across many countries connected to the British Crown. Many people expected him to become king one day.
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Who is Prince George?
Early Life and Birth
Prince George was born at 4:24 pm on 22 July 2013. His birth took place at St Mary's Hospital, London. At that time, his parents were known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. His great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the reigning monarch.
The news of his birth was shared with the public right away. A special announcement was also placed on an easel at Buckingham Palace. People in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms celebrated his arrival. Many newspapers called him a future king. His full name, George Alexander Louis, was announced two days later on 24 July.
When he was born, George was third in line to the British throne. This was a special moment. For the first time since Queen Victoria's reign, three generations in direct line to the throne were alive. These were George, his father William, and his grandfather Charles. George was christened on 23 October. The ceremony was led by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. It took place in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace.
Growing Up Royal
George spent his first few months in Anglesey, Wales. In 2014, his family moved to Kensington Palace in London. In April of that year, he went on his first royal tour with his parents. They visited New Zealand and Australia for three weeks. Even though George only appeared twice, the BBC called the nine-month-old "the star of the show."
The Australian Prime Minister at the time, Tony Abbott, spoke about George. He suggested that George might one day be welcomed as King of Australia. Australian news outlets even gave him a special nickname. They noted that public support for the monarchy seemed to grow after his visit.
School Days
In June 2015, George made his first appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. This was after the Trooping the Colour parade. From 2015 to 2017, his family lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. He started at West Acre Montessori School Nursery in January 2016. In April 2016, George met Barack and Michelle Obama. They were the President and First Lady of the United States at the time.
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George began primary school in September 2017. He attended Thomas's School in Battersea, using the name George Cambridge. In 2022, his family moved to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park. Since September 2022, George and his younger siblings, Charlotte and Louis, have attended Lambrook. This is an independent preparatory school in Berkshire. George also began flying lessons in September 2024.
Important Royal Events
In June 2022, George took part in his great-grandmother's Platinum Jubilee celebration. This included riding in the Trooping the Colour carriage procession. On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. George's grandfather, Charles III, became king. This made George second in line to the throne, after his father.
He served as a page of honour at his grandfather's coronation on 6 May 2023. George and his siblings sometimes join their parents. They attend royal events, tours, and diplomatic visits.
His Royal Title
George is a British prince. His official title is "His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales." When his great-grandmother was queen, he was known as "His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge."
See also
In Spanish: Jorge de Gales para niños
- Family tree of the British royal family
- List of living British princes and princesses
