Overview
- Kensington Palace posted an official portrait and an 18‑second montage of Prince George on July 22 to mark his 13th birthday.
- The portrait was credited to family photographer Matt Porteous and was taken at Kensington Palace after the Trooping the Colour in June.
- A palace spokesperson confirmed in June that George will begin at Eton College in September, a move that follows his years at Lambrook School.
- Royal and regimental accounts publicly sent birthday wishes and the footage sparked small-detail reporting, with some observers noting a smartwatch on George’s wrist.
- The releases continue William and Catherine’s pattern of carefully curated images that balance public interest, a gradual build toward royal duties, and the family’s effort to protect private life as George prepares for boarding school.