Prince George is ‘undoubtedly aware' about his future as king
The 12-year-old — who is second in line to the British throne — is being primed and prepped for what lies ahead.
As the youngster prepares for a life of service and dedication to his country, royal historian Marlene Koenig claims that George and his parents have likely discussed the 'changes' that will come into effect in the future.
7 Prince George is 'undoubtably aware' of his future role as monarch, according to a royal commentator.
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Koenig asserts that the future king began to have 'proper awareness' of the establishment he was born into following the death of his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in Sept. 2022.
And in May 2023, George — who is reportedly set to enroll at the prestigious Eton College next month — also served as one of the train bearers during King Charles III's coronation.
'George is the first member of the Royal Family to have such a role in the service,' Koenig told Us Weekly. 'If the young prince was nervous, he didn't show it.'
The royal historian noted how the Prince and Princess of Wales both watched 'with pride' as their eldest son took part in the historic ceremony.
7 According to a royal historian, the 12-year-old — who is second in line to the British throne — is being primed and prepped for what lies ahead.
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7 Koenig claims that George and his parents have likely discussed the 'changes' that will come into effect in the future.
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'The Coronation provided the young prince with the knowledge that he, too, would one day be crowned in a Coronation ceremony,' she added.
'George may be a 12-year-old schoolboy who loves sports, but he is most certainly aware of his future.'
The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
George has been in the spotlight more than ever this year, cementing himself as a key member of the Firm.
The prince's first public sighting of the year was in Paris, when he and his father attended a UEFA Champions League match on April 9.
7 In May 2023, George served as one of the train bearers during King Charles III's coronation.
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7 The prince's first public sighting of the year was in Paris, when he and his father attended a UEFA Champions League match on April 9.
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While the event was a private outing rather than an official royal engagement, onlookers were excited to see the father-son duo bond over their shared passion for soccer.
George's first royal function of 2025 was on May 5, when he joined his family at Buckingham Palace for military ceremonies commemorating VE Day.
The youngster not only took part in the procession, but he also appeared on the palace balcony to watch the RAF flypast before attending a special tea party for WWII veterans.
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George was back in the spotlight the following month at King Charles' official birthday celebrations, known as the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
The young royal once again joined his parents, and siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the RAF flypast.
7 In June, George was back in the spotlight at King Charles' official birthday celebrations, known as the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
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7 Most recently, George surprised tennis fans with his appearance at the Wimbledon Championships last month alongside his sister and their parents.
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The balcony appearance came after he joined his mother and siblings in a royal carriage that took them to and from the military procession.
Most recently, George surprised tennis fans with his appearance at the Wimbledon Championships last month alongside his sister and their parents.
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