George becomes a teenager: William and Kate release new video and pictures to celebrate Prince turning 13
The second in line to the throne is currently on summer break ahead of starting at Eton in September.
A new birthday photo and a video have been released of Prince George as the young royal celebrates becoming a teenager.
Listen to this article
The behind-the-scenes video montage showed the prince, who turned 13 on Wednesday, clambering over rocks in Cornwall barefoot with his younger brother Prince Louis, playing cricket on the sand, and waving and smiling at the camera as he sports the sunglasses he wore to Wimbledon.
It was filmed during the family’s Easter holiday in the South West, and was accompanied with a message on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s social media reading: “Thank you for all the birthday wishes for George today!”
The prince is also seen enjoying a boat ride and stroking one of the Waleses’ dogs as it lies in the sand in the 18-second film.
George, who turned 13 on Wednesday, was pictured at Kensington Palace in a portrait captured after he returned from last month’s Trooping the Colour.
The image, showing a relaxed George standing with his hands in his pockets and wearing an open-necked white shirt and dark suit, was shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media, alongside the message “Happy 13th Birthday, George!” followed by a party popper emoji.
It was taken by Matt Porteous – William and Kate’s go-to photographer for family celebrations.
Later in the day, the Prince and Princess of Wales Instagram account shared a video compilation of George at the beach. In the clips, Prince George can be seen playing cricket, hiking with brother Louis, and stroking their dog.
Read more: Prime Minister and Prince William 'gutted' at World Cup exit but pay tribute to England efforts
Read more: Prince Harry to pursue battle for taxpayer funded security when he visits UK
Future king George is heading to a new school in September, following in his father’s footsteps by attending the Eton College, close to his Windsor home.
He was last seen out with his family when he and 11-year-old Princess Charlotte joined William and Kate in the royal box at Wimbledon.
British wildcard Arthur Fery invited the siblings to play tennis with him when they chatted while attending the men’s singles final.
George, Charlotte and their younger brother Prince Louis will now be enjoying their summer holidays.
George has finished his time at Lambrook School, the private co-ed prep school in Berkshire where he occasionally boarded, ready for his transition to boys-only Eton, where fees are more than £65,000 a year.
Prince George Alexander Louis was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz.