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| Prince George photo released for his 12th birthday | Prince George photo released for his 12th birthday |
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| A new photograph of Prince George has been issued by Kensington Palace to mark his 12th birthday. | A new photograph of Prince George has been issued by Kensington Palace to mark his 12th birthday. |
| The photo of the smiling prince was published on social media with a message from his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, which read "Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!" alongside a birthday cake emoji. | The photo of the smiling prince was published on social media with a message from his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, which read "Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!" alongside a birthday cake emoji. |
| The picture, with a rural setting and the prince in a countryside-style gilet and wearing a friendship bracelet, was taken in Norfolk earlier this year by photographer Josh Shinner. | The picture, with a rural setting and the prince in a countryside-style gilet and wearing a friendship bracelet, was taken in Norfolk earlier this year by photographer Josh Shinner. |
| George, the elder son of Prince William and Catherine, is second in line to the throne. | |
| A short video clip on social media also showed the prince playing with his younger siblings Charlotte and Louis, before having his birthday photo taken by a wooden gate. | A short video clip on social media also showed the prince playing with his younger siblings Charlotte and Louis, before having his birthday photo taken by a wooden gate. |
| There has been speculation over where George will go for secondary school next year and whether he will follow in his father's footsteps and go to Eton College, a private school where entry usually begins at the age of 13. | There has been speculation over where George will go for secondary school next year and whether he will follow in his father's footsteps and go to Eton College, a private school where entry usually begins at the age of 13. |
| Prince William and Catherine have made efforts to create as much of a normal family life as possible, in their home at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate. | Prince William and Catherine have made efforts to create as much of a normal family life as possible, in their home at Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate. |
| But his childhood has been within a family living in the public spotlight. | But his childhood has been within a family living in the public spotlight. |
| The young prince was seen with his parents at this year's Wimbledon tennis championships and he was on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour flypast. | The young prince was seen with his parents at this year's Wimbledon tennis championships and he was on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour flypast. |
| During celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Prince George met veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace, hearing their first-hand stories. | During celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Prince George met veterans at a tea party in Buckingham Palace, hearing their first-hand stories. |
| He has also been experiencing the highs and lows of being a football supporter, going to see Aston Villa with his father Prince William. | He has also been experiencing the highs and lows of being a football supporter, going to see Aston Villa with his father Prince William. |
| Prince George with his father Prince William at Wimbledon | Prince George with his father Prince William at Wimbledon |
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