Happy 12th Birthday, Prince George! A Milestone Moment That Marks a Life-Changing Step for the Future King 👑🎉

Happy 12th Birthday, Prince George! A Milestone Moment That Marks a Life-Changing Step for the Future King 👑🎉

Prince George’s 12th birthday marks a significant personal and constitutional milestone. As he steps into this new chapter of his royal life, the future King faces both tradition and change, with royal protocols, education choices, and family decisions shaping the monarchy’s future. What does his future hold as the heir to the throne? READ DETAILS BELOW

As Prince George celebrates his 12th birthday on July 22nd, 2025, he not only reaches a significant personal milestone but also a moment that carries deep symbolic and constitutional importance for the British monarchy. The eldest son of Prince William and Princess Catherine is on the brink of stepping further into the royal spotlight, and the palace may soon face a decision that reflects both the weight of history and the heavy responsibility of the crown.

For generations, a royal rule has stood as an invisible line of protection for the monarchy: direct heirs to the throne do not fly together once the eldest child reaches the age of 12. This rule was established to protect the line of succession in case of an aviation disaster. The precedent was first applied to Prince William when he turned 12 in 1994.

In 2023, Graham Lurie, King Charles’s former pilot, revealed on a Right Royal podcast that he had flown all four members of the royal family—Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry—until Prince William turned 12. After that, Prince William had to fly separately unless given written permission from the Queen.

Now, with Prince George reaching this pivotal age, the question arises once again: will Prince William and Princess Catherine uphold this royal protocol or defy tradition in favor of modern parenting? Unlike previous generations, Prince William and Princess Catherine have advocated for a more hands-on, emotionally grounded approach to raising their children. They have raised George, 12, Charlotte, 11, and Louis, 7, with as much normality as possible, balancing royal duties with a strong commitment to family unity. This approach stands in stark contrast to the parenting style of King Charles and Queen Elizabeth II, who, due to their royal responsibilities, often relied on nannies and relatives to care for their children for extended periods.

A royal insider shared with People that William and Catherine deeply value family time, even if it means skipping formal royal engagements. This has been especially true in recent years, particularly amid Princess Catherine’s ongoing cancer treatment. Behind the scenes, discussions are reportedly taking place regarding the family’s travel arrangements.