Prince George Birth Date and Basic Facts
Prince George of Wales was born on July 22, 2013, at St Mary's Hospital in London, according to official royal announcements and verified public records BBC Royal Family coverage. He is the eldest child of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, and third in line to the British throne.
His full name is Prince George Alexander Louis, and his birth was registered at Kensington Palace, with the official certificate confirming the date, time, and hospital details The Royal Family official website. The birth drew global media attention and was marked by gun salutes and public celebrations across the United Kingdom.
Prince George Age and Development Timeline
As of the latest public records, Prince George is 11 years old, having celebrated his birthday every year since his birth in 2013. His age is calculated from the original birth date of July 22, and his current year of birth remains 2013 in all official documents and public profiles.
Key Milestones and Public Life
Prince George began attending school at Thomas's Battersea in London in September 2017, with the school confirming his enrollment and year group publicly Thomas's Battersea official site. He has also accompanied his parents on official royal tours, including visits to Poland and Germany in 2017 and Canada in 2023, as documented by the royal household.
Prince George and the Line of Succession
Prince George is currently second in line to the British throne, directly behind his father, Prince William, who became Prince of Wales after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. Under the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, his place in the line is unaffected by gender, and he remains the heir apparent after his father.
The line of succession is updated by the Privy Council and recorded in official government and royal communications, with the most recent public lists confirming Prince George's position as of 2024 UK Government succession information. His future role as King will depend on the reign of his father and grandfather, King Charles III, and any changes in the royal family's public duties and constitutional functions.