His mother is slowly introducing him to public life and preparing him for his unique future. Meanwhile, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte will live as siblings with their brother, the future king. Fortunately, William and Catherine's modern approach to parenting allows them to step out of George's shadow. Although William believes Meghan and Harry are partly responsible for some of the problems.
But he acknowledges that the royal system creates disparities between siblings due to birth order. William wants to protect his children from traumatic experiences and wants to find practical solutions to the challenges facing the "extra" royals. The question remains how the public will support George in the future. There are still concerns about who will support Prince William in difficult times.
The Welsh family have a close relationship with King Charles, which is evident in their rare public appearances. However, a disagreement was reported earlier this year over George's role at an important event, reminiscent of how William and Harry were sometimes forced to take part in formal events they were not ready for. There is currently debate about the best approach to take, and no decision has yet been made.
George will soon have to follow strict royal travel rules, similar to those his father went through in 1994. These rules prohibit the two heirs from travelling together, meaning this will come into effect when George turns 12 next year. Catherine was understandably emotional when these changes came to light. They highlighted the unique and often difficult responsibilities of the royal family, balancing personal life with duty to the crown.
George, along with his siblings, has become a fan favourite, especially at royal events. Known for his cheeky ways, George has shown his rebellious side at events such as Princess Eugenie's wedding in 2018. During the Trooping the Colour parade in 2024, senior royals were seen giggling with the children, with George declaring that they must be proud of him.
When they appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, George showed off his caring, older brotherly nature, guiding Louis through the ceremony. Footage of their close relationship has gone viral on social media, capturing moments when George encouraged Louis to face the crowd. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte also helped keep her brother in line during the national anthem.