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 (full name: George Alexander Louis; born 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. He is second in line to become the King of the United Kingdom, right after his father.
George was born in London while his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was still queen. He was third in line to the throne at that time. His birth was a big event celebrated across many countries that are part of the Commonwealth realm. Many people expected that he would one day become king.
Early Life and Birth
Prince George was born at 4:24 PM on 22 July 2013. He was born at St Mary's Hospital, London. At the time, his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the reigning monarch. He was the first child for Prince William and Catherine. They were known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge back then.
His birth was announced to the public with a special message. A traditional easel was put on display at Buckingham Palace. People in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms celebrated his arrival. Many British 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 because it was the first time since Queen Victoria's reign that three generations in direct line to the throne were alive at the same time. These were George, his father William, and his grandfather Charles. George was christened (given a religious blessing) on 23 October. The ceremony was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.
Growing Up
George spent his first few months living in Anglesey, Wales. In 2014, his family moved to Kensington Palace in London. In April 2014, he went on his first royal tour with his parents. They spent three weeks visiting New Zealand and Australia. Even though George only appeared in public twice, the BBC said the "nine-month-old future king" was "the star of the show."
The Australian Prime Minister at the time, Tony Abbott, even said in the Parliament House, Canberra, that George would one day be welcomed there as King of Australia. Australian news called him "the republican slayer." This was because polls showed fewer people wanted Australia to become a republic after his visit.
In June 2015, George made his first public appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. This happened after the Trooping the Colour parade. From 2015 to 2017, his family lived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk. He started attending West Acre Montessori School Nursery in January 2016.
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On 22 April 2016, George met Barack and Michelle Obama. Barack Obama later joked that "Prince George showed up to our meeting in his bathrobe... a clear breach of protocol."
George started primary school in September 2017. He went to 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 been going to Lambrook. This is a private preparatory school in Berkshire. George also started taking flying lessons in September 2024.
In June 2022, George took part in his great-grandmother's Platinum Jubilee celebration. This included riding in a carriage during the Trooping the Colour parade. Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022. George's grandfather then became King Charles III. George moved up to second in line for the throne, right behind his father.
On 6 May 2023, George served as a page of honour at his grandfather's coronation. George and his siblings sometimes join their parents for royal events, tours, and diplomatic visits to other countries.
Title and How He Is Addressed
George is a prince of the United Kingdom. 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
- Family tree of the British royal family
- List of living British princes and princesses
