Prince George Turns 13! Walk Down Memory Lane with 7 Photos That Will Leave You Smiling
From baby overalls to Wimbledon giggles, look back at the birthday boy's cutest moments
Key Takeaways
- The royal family released a new portrait of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday.
- A look back at 7 heartwarming photos of the young prince, from babyhood to his teen years.
- Moments show George with Prince William and laughing with Princess Charlotte.
Happy birthday, Prince George! The oldest child of William and Kate—and second in line to the British throne—turns 13 today, and the royal family has treated fans to a never-before-seen portrait. The portrait has social media buzzing, but it’s just one of many images of the young prince that have captured hearts over the years. To celebrate his special day, we rounded up seven of our favorite photos of the birthday boy that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
A new portrait marks Prince George’s milestone birthday
As per tradition for all of their children, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a new portrait of Prince George in honor of his birthday. The Instagram photo, which shows the prince looking dapper in a sleek suit jacket, was captioned “Happy 13th Birthday, George! 🎉” to mark the special occasion.
With the couple’s oldest son now officially a teenager, many fans were in shock at how quickly time has gone by. “Do you feel old yet? Because I do!” someone commented to a friend.
7 sweet Prince George throwback photos
Prince George and Prince William share a tender moment in Canada
Many have considered Prince George to be his father’s mini me, which makes this 2016 gem even more precious. As part of the Royal Tour of Canada, the entire family attended a children’s party for military families. One snapshot shows 3-year-old George nestled in his dad’s arms, their cheeks pressed together in a loving embrace.
The young prince meets butterflies at the Natural History Museum
On July 2, 2014, the prince enjoyed a special first birthday treat: a visit at the Natural History Museum in London to see the Sensational Butterflies exhibition. Dressed in too-cute overalls and a navy blue shirt, the birthday boy proudly walked around the exhibit to catch a glimpse of the winged beauties. Luckily, he got his wish! Another photo from the day spotlights Prince William with a butterfly on his hand, showing it to his son.
A loving glance at his great-grandmother during the Platinum Jubilee
Plenty of notable photos came out of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in 2022, including this sweet moment. As the entire royal family stood on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, Prince George was captured looking over at his great-grandmother’s with a cheeky yet loving gaze.
Prince George gets a helicopter tour in Germany
Talk about a dream come true! During a visit to Germany in 2017, the prince—and his family—got the VIP treatment when they took a tour of two helicopter models departing from Hamburg airport. The then 4-year old was tickled by the experience, even if it was far from the royal family’s first time in a helicopter.
Sibling laughter at Wimbledon 2026
Princess Charlotte got a case of the giggles during this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships—all thanks to her brother! A snapshot captured Prince George playfully tugging on his hat. Whether he was battling a breezy gust of wind or just adjusting the brim, the moment was enough to make both siblings laugh.
Baby George meets a bilby at the Sydney Zoo
In 2014, the young prince—not even a year old—had a curious encounter with an endangered animal not many of us get to see: a bilby! He and his parents were visiting the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, when they caught a glimpse of the marsupial—and the reactions were priceless. Little George wasn’t the only one with a smile on his face—his mom, then the Duchess of Cambridge, appeared just as delighted.
Young George checks on baby Charlotte
Prince George seemed to be taking his new role as big brother quite seriously in this sweet image from 2015. As the family left the Church of St. Mary Magdalene after Princess Charlotte’s christening, George took a moment to peek into his baby sister’s pram. The touching gesture proved to be just the start of many memorable and heartwarming photos of the siblings together!
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