Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is undergoing a deliberate and careful preparation for his destiny as a future monarch. At just twelve years old, the young royal, who is second in line to the throne, is being gradually introduced to the public eye and his official responsibilities by his parents, William and Kate.
A Gradual Introduction to Royal Life
This year has seen a marked increase in Prince George's official engagements, a strategy experts describe as a calculated 'training' period. In April, he accompanied his father to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal in Paris, observing protocol and public interaction firsthand. The following month, he joined both his parents at a veteran's tea party at Buckingham Palace for VE Day commemorations.
Perhaps his most significant appearance came in November, when he stepped in to support the Princess of Wales at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, while Prince William was overseas for the Earthshot Prize awards in Brazil. This surprise appearance signalled a new level of involvement for the young prince.
Experts Observe a 'Quiet Royal Revolution'
Royal commentators have been quick to note the significance of these appearances. Royal expert Richard Eden stated that we are witnessing "a new royal in training", with William and Kate "carefully introducing" their son to his future life. He predicts the public will see George at many more such events in the coming years.
This shift was also evident at the Princess of Wales' annual 'Together at Christmas' carol service. Body language expert Judi James observed a subtle but important change in dynamics, noting: "William seems to be gently stepping back to allow George to take the lead more... William’s technique here seems to be to gradually take the ‘stabilizers off’."
Learning Through Observation and Purpose
The approach taken by the Waleses is not about a sudden immersion, but a measured education in duty. Royal author Robert Jobson describes this as part of a broader evolution within the monarchy itself. "His public appearances are few but deliberate," Jobson said, citing George's role as a page of honour at the Coronation and his poised presence at Remembrance events. "He learns by watching: respect, patience, composure. This is the quiet royal revolution. A smaller monarchy, but greater in purpose."
As Prince George prepares for the transition to secondary school next year, his training for the throne is progressing in tandem. Through selected engagements, he is mastering the core tenets of royal life—composure, respect, and service—under the watchful and supportive guidance of his parents, who are meticulously preparing the boy for the man's monumental role to come.
