Overview

• Prince William and Princess Kate released a new official portrait of Prince George to mark his 12th birthday, with the image shot in Norfolk by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year.
• The annual birthday portrait continues the Cambridge family tradition of sharing personal snapshots to highlight family life and normal childhood moments.
• Royal protocol now prevents George from flying on the same aircraft as his father without King Charles III’s written permission, a rule activated at age 12.
• George is starting his final year at Lambrook School in Berkshire, closing his preparatory chapter before moving on to senior education.
• The Prince and Princess of Wales are weighing Eton College and Marlborough College as the leading contenders for his next school placement.