Marking a year of challenges and resilience in a difficult journey. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wished Prince George a heartfelt happy birthday and shared their thoughts on a year that has been filled with challenges both personally and publicly. The young royal's birthday comes at a time when the family is facing significant issues, including his mother's ongoing battle with illness. George, you are the future of the family, the one who will one day take on the mantle of leadership and service that your father and mother have dedicated their lives to.

Even the prince himself made a bold comment about the family during a major royal event in the Royal Carriage. George joked whether they were proud of him before turning to meet the gaze of the thousands of adoring fans who applauded as the procession moved forward. With this in mind and a message of hope from his mother, Princess Catherine to her eldest son, as you have seen firsthand, life can sometimes throw us curve balls.

Challenges test our very nature but it is in these moments that we must find the strength to rise above, facing every obstacle with courage and determination, remember my dear George that you are not alone on this journey, your father. Your brothers and sisters and I are all here to support you and lift you up as you continue to fight this battle, you can take comfort in knowing that our future king is maturing into a young man of integrity, compassion and unwavering determination.

These are all qualities that will serve him well not only as a member of the Royal Family but also as a leader in his own right, and we want him to know George how incredibly proud we are of him. The Prince has completed his six years at Lambrook with flying colours, unlike most children his age who will be eagerly preparing to start Secondary School in September. The future King’s journey has been somewhat unique, with George and his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, attending Lambrook School in Birkshire since September 2022. The school is conveniently located just a short distance from their Windsor home.

Adelaide House is set on 52 acres of Birgire countryside. Lambrook differs from other schools in many ways, for example, students are required to attend six days a week, including Saturdays, and the school caters for students aged three to 13 until Year 8, meaning Prince George still has two more years to go, but it is still uncertain where he will continue his secondary education. If George decides to attend, it will be the first time a male heir has attended a mixed school, potentially causing disruption within the Royal Family as young Prince George may not follow the educational path set out for him by his father Prince William and grandfather King Charles.