Prince George, the eldest child of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, turned 11 on July 22, 2024. To mark the occasion, Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the young prince taken by his mother. In the photograph, George is seen wearing a dark suit and combed hair.
The tradition of releasing an official portrait for each royal family member's birthday began when Prince William was born in 1982. Since then, it has become a cherished custom for the royal family to share images of their children on their birthdays.
Prince George's new portrait follows his siblings', Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who also had their portraits released earlier this year.
The photograph was taken by Catherine Middleton herself, showcasing her talent as an amateur photographer. The black-and-white image contrasts with the more casual images of George from previous years.
Prince George has been making headlines recently for his public appearances. He accompanied his father to the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, where they watched the men's football team in action. The young prince also attended Wimbledon with his mother earlier this month.
In March, Catherine Middleton revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. She took a break from public duties following her diagnosis but has since made a few appearances to promote various causes close to her heart.
Prince George's friendship bracelet in the portrait is reminiscent of one worn by his sister, Princess Charlotte, during the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month. The accessory may have been a gift from Taylor Swift or American football star Travis Kelce, who met the royal family backstage during her Eras Tour.
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