Prince George officially turns 13 as Kate and Will share new photo - one detail isn’t going unnoticed though

Prince George is celebrating his birthday today (22 July), and he's now officially a teenager.

On every special occasion, a new pic is shared by the Royal Family, and fans are loving his latest portrait.

The youngster can be seen wearing a dark suit with an open-necked white shirt, and is smiling, posing with his hands in his pockets.

The photo was taken after Prince George attended the Trooping the Colour event in June.

Many may assume that Kate Middleton captured the image, as she is known for her love of photography, however award-winning royal photographer Matt Porteous actually snapped this pic.

Prince George is the eldest of her three children, and he has now hit a landmark birthday as he turns 13.

The photo was shared on Prince William and Kate's social media account with the caption: "Happy 13th Birthday, George!" Along with a celebratory party popper emoji.

Fans have been reacting to the new snap and the realisation that George is now a teen.

"Wow! There's a teenager in the Castle! Happy Birthday Prince George!" praised one.

A second added: "Officially a teenager! Happy Birthday, Prince George!"

Another particularly enthusiastic fan added: "Aw what a beautiful picture!! Prince George is a teenager now.... happy birthday to His Royal Highness! I wish him all the best and a wonderful new year! I love you, George."

And one commenter echoed: "Wishing Prince George a very happy birthday! Officially a teenager! Where did time go?!"

Royal fans have previously marvelled at how tall he has grown to be.

During the family's 2025 Christmas Day walkabout, one person told the Princess of Wales: "And do you know what I said to William, your husband? He's (George) going to be 6'4."

She reportedly replied with a laugh, saying: "I know, I swear, he's catching up with everybody, isn't he?"

Prince William is 6'3" and the Princess is 5'9" so he isn't far off his mother's stature already.

In another video recorded by a fan last September, one well-wisher asked Kate Middleton about the children and how they were doing.

"They're getting big now," she replied, joking: "George is already in my shoes," suggesting they share the same shoe size.

In September, George will start attending Eton College in Windsor.

Both Prince William and Prince Harry attended the boarding school, which was a break in tradition after King Charles and Prince Phillip both went to Gordonstoun in Scotland.

Other previous Eton students include Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Eddie Redmayne, David Cameron, George Orwell, Ian Fleming, and Bear Grylls.

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