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Prince George, 12, Makes Festival of Remembrance Debut, Standing In for Prince William

The appearance reflects a family-guided, incremental plan to prepare the heir for future responsibilities.

Overview

  • On Nov. 8, the 12-year-old attended the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall with the Princess of Wales, marking his first appearance at the event.
  • He effectively filled in for Prince William, who was traveling home from COP30 in Brazil, before the Prince of Wales returned for the Cenotaph service the next day.
  • Prince George sat in the royal box alongside King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke of Gloucester during the commemorations.
  • Insiders describe the outing as part of a deliberate, age-appropriate introduction to public duty that aligns with his eventual role overseeing the armed forces.
  • During Armistice Day meetings on Nov. 11, Princess Kate said George is a big fan of aircraft and knows more about aircraft than she does, highlighting interests nurtured through recent engagements.