Overview
- Kensington Palace confirmed George volunteered alongside Prince William at The Passage this month, with the visit kept private and no media present.
- The 12-year-old added a handful of higher-profile appearances in 2025, including a VE Day veterans' tea at Buckingham Palace and the Festival of Remembrance.
- He turns 13 in July 2026 and is due to start secondary school in September, with the choice unannounced and speculation pointing to Eton or Marlborough.
- Prince William has said his children do not have smartphones and indicated George might receive a limited-access device when he enters secondary school.
- The measured exposure to causes such as homelessness aligns with William’s plan for a slimmer, socially focused monarchy and gradual preparation for future duties.