Prince George could one day follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and receive a major honour after a 114-year-old rule was broken for him. In 2008, the late Queen Elizabeth II set aside a long-standing tradition to grant her grandson a very rare role. The Order of the Garter, whose annual service takes place in Windsor today, is one of the most recognisable royal traditions.
At the age of 25, in 2008, William was made the 1000th Knight of the Garter, an honour that George could one day hold. At that event 18 years ago, William was also the first grandchild to be invested since Queen Victoria did the same for one of her grandsons.
As William was 25 at the time, George might have to wait 13 years if he is to receive the honour. The young royal is fast approaching his 13th birthday next month. George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, attended the annual Trooping the Colour on Saturday, which traditionally takes place just days before the Order of the Garter.
The trio were pictured alongside Catherine, Princess of Wales, in a carriage riding along The Mall. George's last appearance before that was in April for the Easter Sunday service. The Prince and Princess of Wales have largely kept their children out of the spotlight, except for major royal events, to allow them a relatively normal life.
As his teenage years approach, George will attend a new school from September, with Eton College considered a strong contender. His next school has not been publicly revealed.
