Prince George, the eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, is about to reach an important milestone in his education. He himself is getting ready to leave Lambrook prep school and enter secondary school. At a momentous time, too, this change comes as he just celebrated his 12th birthday earlier this week. The royal family has said they want to provide him with an ordinary and playful childhood. While doing so, they’re easing him into his future royal responsibilities.
The royal family has released a new birthday portrait of Prince George. It shows him in candid, fun, restful family times with his brother and sister, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at home in Norfolk. Taken by royal photographer Josh Shinner, the family portrait is a beautiful representation of the love and close-knit relationships among everyone who lives in the royal household. Prince George is about to become a teenager! This milestone birthday that celebrates his youth marks an important turning point in his educational journey.
Prince George’s County will take a monumental step in their education landscape this new upcoming school year. He will move to Thomas’s school in Battersea. The transition to secondary school is an important point in his path. It speaks volumes about important development in his scholarly work-related and personal life. His parents remain committed to providing him with a balanced upbringing, ensuring that he enjoys the benefits of a royal lineage while experiencing the joys of childhood.
Emily Nash’s Royal Club newsletter looks at the future of Prince George. It underscores the year-by-year, step-by-step exposure to royal obligations he will face as he grows older. The newsletter highlights the balance that Prince William and Kate Middleton strive to maintain between their son’s royal duties and his personal life.
As Prince George matures, he will assume additional royal responsibilities. This transformation finds an eager host in the laureate of the royal family. His parents prioritize a nurturing environment that allows him to develop friendships and pursue interests outside of the royal obligations.
Their stated priorities include how they raise their children, with both royal parents clearly prioritizing giving them as normal an upbringing as possible. They understand the challenges associated with being part of the British monarchy and wish to equip their children with the tools to navigate these complexities.
“It’s pretty hard as a dad to see kids having to be taught the dangers of unexploded ordnance,” – Prince Harry
As Prince George prepares for this transition, he joins countless other children who are navigating the shift from primary education to a more demanding secondary curriculum. His family will be there to help him through what will be a big adjustment to this new chapter in his life. They will be critically important to his journey ahead.
The release of the birthday portrait serves as a reminder of the importance of family moments amidst the public scrutiny that comes with being part of the royal family. Prince George’s siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are with him in the picture. This photo perfectly captures the strong connection they develop while raising their calves together.
