Kensington Palace Releases New Photo of Prince George for 13th Birthday
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- Kensington Palace has released a new, more formal photograph of Prince George to mark his 13th birthday.
- The photo, taken by Matt Porteous at Kensington Palace, shows George, second in line to the throne, preparing to start secondary school at Eton College in September.
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The new photograph marks Prince George's 13th birthday and is more formal than previous birthday photos, reflecting his transition to secondary school. Last year's photo had a rural setting, showing him in countryside attire.
A new photograph of Prince George has been issued by Kensington Palace to mark his 13th birthday.
The photo, showing George standing with his hands in his pockets and wearing an open-necked white shirt and dark suit, was published on social media with a message which read "Happy 13th birthday, George!" alongside a party popper emoji.
The picture was taken at Kensington Palace last month straight after the Trooping the Colour ceremony, by photographer Matt Porteous.
George, the elder son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is second in line to the throne.
This year's birthday photo is more formal than last year's, which had a rural setting and showed the prince in a countryside-style gilet and wearing a friendship bracelet in Norfolk.
The more grown-up look comes as George, now a teenager, gets ready to start secondary school in September.
The prince will follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and go to Eton College, an elite private school where entry usually begins at the age of 13.
Prince William, interviewed when he was aged 18, had spoken of enjoying his time at Eton. The boarding school for boys is also close to where the Wales family live on the Windsor estate.
Prince George's uncle, Prince Harry, and great uncle, Earl Spencer, also studied at Eton.
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Prince George will attend Eton College for secondary school.
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