New Prince George photo released for his 13th birthday
Kensington Palace has released a new photograph of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday on July 22, 2026. The portrait shows him in a dark suit and open-necked white shirt after Trooping the Colour, as he prepares to start at Eton College in September.
Key Takeaways
- Kensington Palace shared a new Prince George portrait for his 13th birthday.
- Photographer Matt Porteous took the image at Kensington Palace after Trooping the Colour.
- George, second in line to the throne, will begin at Eton College in September.
- He will board at the school after attending Lambrook School in Berkshire.
The image was published on social media with the message "Happy 13th birthday, George!" alongside a party popper emoji, according to the BBC. ITV News reported the same greeting on Instagram and X, noting that the King and Queen Camilla also reshared the portrait.
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What does the new Prince George birthday photo show?
The photograph captures a relaxed Prince George standing with his hands in his pockets. He wears an open-necked white shirt and a dark suit.
Matt Porteous took the picture at Kensington Palace last month, straight after the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Porteous is a familiar photographer for the Prince and Princess of Wales at family celebrations.
George is the elder son of the Prince and Princess of Wales and is second in line to the throne. The release marks a highly watched milestone as he enters his teens.
Why is Prince George's 13th birthday such a big year?
Turning 13 coincides with a major education shift. George will start secondary school in September at Eton College, following his father, Prince William.
His uncle, Prince Harry, and great uncle, Earl Spencer, also attended the elite boys' boarding school. Pupils usually begin at 13. ITV News reported fees of around £65,000 a year.
George will become a boarder in one of Eton's 25 boarding houses. Each house has about 55 pupils, cared for by residential staff led by a housemaster.
He previously studied at Lambrook School in Berkshire with his sister Charlotte and brother Louis. ITV said he occasionally boarded there to prepare for Eton.
When was Prince George born and how has his public role grown?
Prince George Alexander Louis was born at 4.24pm on July 22, 2013, in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, weighing 8lb 6oz.
He has been gradually introduced to public duties. He joined Prince William to help at a homeless charity at Christmas and appeared with senior royals at Trooping the Colour in June.
Earlier this month, he was seen with his parents at the Wimbledon tennis championships. The birthday portrait now frames both a personal milestone and his next chapter at Eton.