Happy birthday, George! UK prince becomes a teenager

The UK’s Prince George, second in line to the throne, turned 13 on Wednesday as he readied to follow in his father, Prince William’s, footsteps and start at the prestigious Eton College.

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Prince George pictured in new photo on day he becomes a teenager

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It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.

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BBC Published 22 July 2026

Prince George poses in suit for new photo as he becomes a teenager

It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.

News24 Published 22 July 2026

Happy birthday, George! UK prince becomes a teenager

Sky Published 22 July 2026

Prince George pictured in new photo on day he becomes a teenager

William and Kate have shared a new photo of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday.

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