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11 of Prince George's milestone moments through the years

The Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest child turns 11 on 22 July

Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
July 21, 2024

The Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest child, Prince George, is set to celebrate his 11th birthday on Monday 22 July.

The young royal is second-in-line to the throne after his father, Prince William and we've seen him pass many milestones over the years. 

From George's public debut to the world on the steps of the Lindo Wing where he was born in 2013, to his first royal tour and first day at school. 

To prepare him for his future role, the young Prince has made more public appearances in recent years.

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 George played a major part at King Charles's coronation in May 2023 as one of his grandfather's Pages of Honour.

And he shares a love of sport with his parents, particularly football, recently travelling to Germany for his first match abroad at the Euro 2024 final.

Take a look at his milestone moments...

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Prince George's public debut

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George's birth created much excitement

The lead-up to Prince George's birth on a hot summer's day sparked the #GreatKateWait as it was dubbed in the new social media age, with the media and fans eagerly waiting for news outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington for over three weeks. 

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First royal tour

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George's first royal tour

Prince George attended his very first public engagement at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand where he enjoyed a special playdate with a group of children all born around the same time as him. The eight-month-old looked cute as ever as he played with toys while wearing a pair of navy Rachel Riley dungarees. 

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Taking his first steps

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George takes his first steps publicly in photos released to mark his first birthday

George showed he had mastered the art of walking unaided in an official photograph released ahead of his first birthday in July 2014.

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Becoming a big brother

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George arrives at the hospital to meet baby sister Charlotte

With some prompting from his father, George waved to the crowds who had gathered outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital, as he arrived to meet his sister Princess Charlotte for the first time in 2015.

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George and Charlotte's first family holiday

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The family enjoyed a ski trip in the French Alps in 2016

George and Charlotte got their first proper glimpse at snow as they enjoyed a short family holiday in the French Alps in March 2016.

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First balcony moment

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Prince George's first balcony moment

George looked delighted as he waved to the crowds while on the balcony at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in 2015. Kate spoke about how pleased he was to watch the ceremony, telling a well-wisher: "I've honestly never seen him so excited. His face lit up."

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First day at school

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George was a little nervous on his first day at school

A nervous-looking George arrived in his new uniform for his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in September 2017. He was accompanied by dad William but mum Kate was suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum during her third pregnancy with Prince Louis, so unfortunately couldn't drop her son off at the school gates.

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His first football match

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Prince George loved his first football match

Like dad William, George has proved that he's a huge football fan! He was captured jumping up and down with excitement as he celebrated Aston Villa's win against Norwich City in October 2019.

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Carriage debut

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George, Charlotte and Louis share a close bond

The Prince and his younger siblings, Charlotte and Louis, made their carriage debut at Trooping the Colour 2022 for the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Starring role at the coronation

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George was one of his grandfather's Pages of Honour

George had a significant role at King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation at Westminster Abbey in May 2023. Along with Camilla's grandsons, Freddy Parker Bowles and Gus and Louis Lopes, he helped to carry his grandfather's robes as he entered the Abbey. 

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First overseas football match

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George was so in sync with William with their reactions

In July 2024, Prince George attended his first football match abroad, joining dad William to watch England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain. Sadly, there was heartache for the Three Lions as Spain secured a last-minute goal to win 2-1. 

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