How Prince George, Who Is Celebrating His 9th Birthday, Has Already Been Preparing for Royal Life

Prince George might be young, but as a future King, he's already learning the royal ropes from his family members

Prince George of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 05, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.
Prince George. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
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Learning the Royal Ropes

Queen Elizabeth
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock

When Queen Elizabeth appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the end of her Platinum Jubilee weekend, she was joined by heirs Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George with their immediate families. It represented the future of the monarchy — and Prince George is already learning about his role within it.

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Touring the World

Prince George
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George. Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Like Princess Diana and Prince Charles did with a young Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince William brought their son Prince George on his first-ever royal tour when he was just 9 months old.

Prince George has accompanied his parents on other royal tours, including Canada, Germany and Poland.

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Meeting World Leaders

In this handout provided by The White House, President Barack Obama, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and First Lady Michelle Obama talks with Prince George at Kensington Palace on April 22, 2016 in London, England. The President and his wife are currently on a brief visit to the UK where they attended lunch with HM Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle and later dinner with Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace. Mr Obama visited 10 Downing Street this afternoon and held a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron where he stated his case for the UK to remain inside the European Union.
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Prince George met Barack Obama when the U.S. president visited Kensington Palace in 2016, previewing many meetings the world leaders to come in his lifetime. However, this might be the last one that takes place in pajamas and a bathrobe!

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Visiting Wales

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge depart after a visit of Cardiff Castle
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince William. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince George joined his parents and sister Princess Charlotte during a visit to Wales in June 2022 as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The official visit was of significance to both Prince William and Prince George, who are both set to inherit the title of Prince of Wales (currently Prince Charles) as heirs to the throne someday.

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Finding Causes He Cares About

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: (L-R) Prince George of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during the Platinum Party at the Palace in front of Buckingham Palace on June 04, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George and Prince William. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

Charlie Mayhew — chief executive of the charity Tusk, which works to protect endangered species in Africa — revealed that Prince George held a cake sale during COVID-19 lockdown to raise money for the organization.

Prince George very sweetly did a little cake sale to raise money for Tusk during lockdown and wrote a very sweet card about it, clearly demonstrating his concern for Africa's wildlife," Mayhew said.

Prince William has been a royal patron for Tusk since 2005 as part of his ongoing work to protect the environment.

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Participating in Trooping the Colour

Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in the carriage procession at Trooping the Colour during Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee
Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour on June 2. Karwai Tang/WireImage

Prince George has been appearing on the palace balcony during the annual public celebration of Queen Elizabeth's birthday for years, but in 2022 he participated in the carriage procession for the first time alongside his siblings. It's very possible that Prince George will appear on horseback for the parade in the not-so-distant future!

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Making His First Public Speaking Appearance

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis made their first public speaking appearance in October 2020, asking their very own animal-themed questions to naturalist Sir David Attenborough in a video shared on social media.

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Mastering the Red Carpet

Kate Middleton, Prince William, family
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

As a member of the royal family, there are going to be a few red carpets to walk — and Prince George already rocked one when he joined his family at a Christmas pantomime performance in 2020.

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Attending Family Events

Prince William and Kate Middleton St. George's Chapel Easter Service
Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte. Andrew Matthews-WPA Pool/Getty

In recent years, Prince George (and Princess Charlotte!) have been deemed old enough to join the royals at some of their biggest events, from the annual walk to church on Christmas morning to Easter mass. In March 2022, Prince George also attended a memorial service honoring his great-grandfather, Prince Philip.

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Continuing His Education

Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day of school
Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Prince William. PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo

Kate and Prince William met while they were students at the University of St. Andrews, and Prince George is already studying a wide range of subjects that will be helpful to know in his royal life. At St. Thomas's Battersea, where he's been attending since 2017, his curriculum included core subjects such as math, English, science, history and geography. He was also taught by specialist teachers in the subjects of French, religious studies, computing, art/design, technology, music, drama, P.E. — and even ballet!

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Rocking a Suit and Tie Like a Pro

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 2022 - Platinum Pageant
Prince George. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Prince William and other royal men practically live in suits, and after graduating from his adorable shorts and knee socks combo, Prince George has already proven to wear a blazer and tie with the best of them.

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Continuing the Monarchy

Prince George has his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth as well as his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William to look up to — and the rare occasion of having four generations of monarchs requires some portraits!

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