Prince George poses in suit for new photo as he becomes a teenager
Prince George has celebrated his 13th birthday with a new portrait released by Kensington Palace. The prince is set to begin secondary school at Eton College this September.
Why it matters
As second in line to the British throne, milestones in Prince George's life are of significant public and media interest.
Image source, Kensington Palace/Matt Porteous By Noor Nanji Royal correspondent Published 22 July 2026, 09:40 BST Updated 15 minutes ago A new photograph of Prince George has been issued by Kensington Palace to mark his 13th birthday.
The photo of the prince was published on social media with a message which read "Happy 13th birthday, George!" alongside a party popper emoji.
The picture was taken at Kensington Palace last month straight after the Trooping the Colour ceremony , by photographer Matt Porteous.
George, the elder son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is second in line to the throne.
It is a big year for Prince George, who as well as entering his teens, will also start secondary school in September.
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