Kensington Palace has shared a new photograph of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday. The young prince looks grown-up in the image, smiling at the camera. The never-before-seen photograph was taken at Kensington Palace by Matt Porteous, who frequently photographs the family, just after Trooping the Colour last month.
In the picture, Prince George appears relaxed with his hands in his pockets, his top shirt button undone, and his tie removed following the Trooping festivities. The caption reads: "Happy 13th Birthday, George!" alongside a party popper emoji.
Private celebrations and upcoming changes
The family will celebrate George’s birthday privately today. He is expected to spend the day with his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine, and his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The day is also likely to be a time for William and Catherine to reminisce about George’s birth 13 years ago.
George is set for significant changes in the months ahead, including a move to Eton College.
Birth announcement in 2013
His birth was announced by Buckingham Palace with a statement in 2013: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm. The baby weighs 8lbs 6oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight."
