Today marks the 12th birthday of Prince George! The Prince and Princess of Wales took to Instagram to commemorate the occasion, sharing a tender portrait of their eldest son smiling beside a wooden gate. The caption lovingly read:
‘Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!’
Their royal account echoed the sentiment, with a cheerful message wishing him a joyful day.
The new photo, captured earlier this year by photographer Josh Shinner at the family’s Norfolk estate, shows George beaming in a fleece vest over a white shirt, complete with a friendship bracelet.
Born on July 22, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, George is now stepping into a more prominent role within the royal family. This year he has made notable appearances at several key events: a UEFA Champions League match in Paris, VE Day commemorations and the RAF flypast at Buckingham Palace, the Trooping the Colour ceremony, and more recently, a surprise visit to Wimbledon.
As the future King approaches adolescence, this milestone birthday is a reminder of both his place in the line of succession and his young, spirited self.
Happy Birthday, Prince George!