Overview
- On July 22, 2026 the Prince and Princess of Wales posted an official birthday portrait of Prince George and, hours later, an 18‑second behind‑the‑scenes video filmed on the family’s Easter holiday in Cornwall.
- The portrait was taken at Kensington Palace by family photographer Matt Porteous after last month’s Trooping the Colour and shows George in a dark suit with an open‑collar white shirt.
- Kensington Palace confirmed in June that George will begin at Eton College this September, a near‑term institutional step that places him in the same school his father attended.
- The released beach footage shows George playing cricket, climbing rocks and spending time with his brother Prince Louis, and outlets noted a very brief cameo by Princess Charlotte in the background.
- Media coverage has focused on the Waleses’ shift to direct social releases and intense public scrutiny of small details — from wardrobe and accessories to fleeting family moments — as they balance privacy with curated public access.