Overview
- Kensington Palace released a new portrait to mark Prince George’s 13th birthday on Wednesday, July 22, taken by family photographer Matt Porteous after Trooping the Colour.
- Multiple reports say George is set to begin at Eton College in September, with coverage naming September 8 and noting that full boarding is expected though some details remain reported rather than restated by the palace.
- In recent months William and Catherine have increased carefully staged public engagements for George, including visits to RAF Coningsby, Trooping the Colour, Wimbledon and a volunteering appearance at The Passage.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales continue to protect their children’s privacy by limiting unofficial photography, using legal measures when needed, and releasing selected official portraits to shape the family’s public image.
- Eton is a boys’ boarding school near Windsor with fees reported around £63,000–£65,000 a year, and boarding will be the first time George lives away from home during term, a move that shifts daily routines for him and his parents and marks a key step in his long-term preparation as heir.