Photo of Prince George released to mark his birthday
The second in line to the throne turns 11 today!
Last updated 22nd Jul 2024
A photo of Prince George taken by his mother, the Princess of Wales, has been released to celebrate his 11th birthday.
The second in line to the throne is pictured in a white shirt and blazer in the black and white image captured by Kate at Windsor earlier this month.
The Waleses shared the close-up portrait of George on social media, alongside the message: “Wishing Prince George a very happy 11th birthday today!”
George’s birthday celebrations come after an eventful few weeks for the youngster, who travelled with his father to Berlin in Germany to cheer on England in the Euro 2024 final and witnessed their defeat to Spain.
The prince and his nine-year-old sister, Princess Charlotte, also joined William at a Taylor Swift concert at Wembley Stadium at the end of June to celebrate their father’s 42nd birthday.
The royals were pictured smiling with the US singer in a backstage selfie, while Swift’s boyfriend, American footballer Travis Kelce, said the royal children were “an absolute delight”.
George, second in line to the throne, also appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the royal family in June to celebrate the King’s official birthday.
It was Kate’s first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
The line of succession
Prince William
The Prince of Wales, Prince William will become King when his father dies. His wife the Princess of Wales will become Queen consort.
Prince George
William's oldest son, Prince George of Wales will follows his father in the line of succession.
Princess Charlotte
After Prince George comes Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince William's second child and first daughter.
Prince Louis
The youngest of William and Kate's children, Prince Louis of Wales, is next in line to the throne after his older siblings.
Prince Harry
Prince William's younger brother, Prince Harry Duke of Sussex, follows his nephews and niece in the line of succession.
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, Prince Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, follows his father in the line of succession. Archie's younger sister Princess Lilibet Diana is next in line after Archie.
Prince Andrew
Next comes Prince Andrew Duke of York, the late Queen's second son and third child.
Princess Beatrice
The Duke of York's oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice is next in line to the throne after her father. Beatrice is followed in succession by her daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.
Princess Eugenie
Prince Andrew's youngest daughter, Princess Eugenie, follows her niece in the line of succession.