Prince George Marks 13th Birthday with New Photo

Prince George, second in line to the British throne, turned 13 on Wednesday. His parents, Prince William and Kate, shared a new photograph of him in a suit to mark the occasion. He is expected to start secondary school at Eton College in September.

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

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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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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

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.

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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