Prince George is celebrating his 11th birthday.
The future monarch has grown up in front of the cameras since his parents first brought him out onto the hospital steps just hours following his birth.
Here is a look back at the young prince through the years.
Prince George is celebrating his 11th birthday. (Photo by JOHN STILLWELL/AFP via Getty Images; Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
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Birthday boy
Prince George made his public debut just hours after his birth on the steps of the Lindo Wing of the hospital. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Prince George was born on July 22, 2013 and made his public debut just hours later when he appeared in his mother’s arms on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital.
At the time, Prince George was third in line to the throne, behind his grandfather, the now King Charles, and his father, Prince William. He became second in line following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, when Charles became the king of England.
Prince George’s royal christening
Prince George was christened a few months after his birth in October 2013. (Photo by JOHN STILLWELL/AFP via Getty Images)
The future monarch was christened just a few months later, in October 2013, at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace by The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby.
Honoring royal tradition, George was christened in a handmade replica of the gown Princess Victoria was baptized in 1841. Sixty-two royal babies were baptized in the original outfit, including Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry, before the family began using replicas.
First royal trip
Prince George’s first overseas trip was a 2014 trip to Australia and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The young royal made his first trip abroad when he joined his mom and dad on a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Prince George stole the show at every stop along the three-week tour, most notably when visiting the Taronga Zoo. While at the zoo, the prince met many animals native to Australia, including a bilby and a koala.
Trooping debut
Prince George made his Trooping the Colour debut at almost 2 years old in June 2015. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince George made his debut on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in June 2015, just one month shy of his 2nd birthday.
Trooping the Colour is held each year, in celebration of the reigning monarch’s birthday.
Protective brother
Prince George stands on his tiptoes looking into Princess Charlotte’s stroller. (Photo by Matt Dunham – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George attended his younger sister Princess Charlotte’s christening in July 2015. The royal was seen standing on his tiptoes while looking into Princess Charlotte’s stroller.
Princess Charlotte was born in May 2015. She is currently third in line for the throne.
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Thumbs up
Prince George had his first royal engagement in July 2016. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
At nearly 3 years old, Prince George joined his parents for his first official royal engagement in July 2016. The young royal joined Prince William and Princess Catherine at the Royal International Air Tattoo at the RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
While at the air show, Prince George was able to get up close and personal with many military planes, including the RAF Aerobatic Team’s Red Arrow Hawks, getting to sit in the cockpit, as well as a Squirrel helicopter.
First day of school
Prince George walked hand-in-hand with his dad, Prince William, on his first day of school. (Photo by Richard Pohle – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Shortly after his 4th birthday, Prince George walked hand-in-hand with his father, Prince William, on his first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea in September 2017.
In addition to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, Florence Pugh and Cara Delevingne also attended Thomas’s Battersea.
Prince Harry’s wedding
Prince George acted as a page boy during Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. (Photo by Brian Lawless – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George walked down the aisle at his uncle Prince Harry’s wedding to Megan Markle as a page boy in May 2018.
His sister, Princess Charlotte, was also part of the wedding party, attending the wedding as a bridesmaid.
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George becomes a big brother again
The royal family at Prince Louis’ christening. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George joined his family at his younger brother, Prince Louis’ christening in July 2018, marking the family’s first public appearance as a family of five since Prince Louis’ birth in April 2018.
Sweet support
Prince George supported his sister Charlotte on her first day of school. (Photo by Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George was all smiles as he walked with his parents and his younger sister to her first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea in London in September 2019.
King’s Cup Regatta
Prince George smiled at the camera while wearing a captain’s hat. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Prince George posed for photos at the inaugural King’s Cup Regatta, hosted by his parents, the then-duke and duchess of Cambrige in August 2019.
The now-prince and princess of Wales participated in the race against one another, as well as six other sailing boats in the race. The winner of the race won the King’s Cup, a historic trophy first presented by King George V at Cowes’ Royal Yacht Squadron in 1920.
Cheering on health care workers
Prince George and the rest of his family joined the U.K. in celebrating health care workers during the pandemic. (Photo by Comic Relief/BBC Children in Need/Comic Relief via Getty Images)
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Prince George joined the rest of his family on the “BBC Children In Need and Comic Relief ‘Big Night In’” special to pay tribute to the healthcare workers on the front lines fighting the virus.
Prince George claps for England
Prince George celebrated with his parents during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine – Pool/Getty Images)
Prince George enjoyed quality time with his parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, when they attended the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship match between England and Germany in June 2021.
Middleton and William are both avid sports fans and seem to have passed their love of athletics to their kids.
8th birthday celebration
This July 2021 photo issued by Kensington Palace on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 shows Prince George, whose 8th birthday is on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Norfolk, England. (The Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace via AP)
In honor of Prince George’s 8th birthday in July 2021, Kensington Palace released a portrait of the young royal, taken by Middleton, featuring him posing in a field in a striped colored shirt.
Carriage ride
Prince George and his siblings stole the show at the Trooping the Colour in 2022. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Prince George was all smiles as he rode in a carriage alongside his siblings and waved to onlookers during the Trooping the Colour in June 2023, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Trooping the Colour in 2023 marked the 70th year of the late Queen’s reign.
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Mother-son bond
Prince George and Kate Middleton at the Wimbledon Men’s Final in 2022. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
In July 2022, Prince George sat alongside his mother, Kate Middleton, at the Wimbledon Men’s singles final match between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios.
Royal siblings start a new school
Prince George walked to his first day at a new school with his siblings and parents. (Photo by Jonathan Brady – Pool/Getty Images)
The Cambridge children walked with their parents to a “settling in afternoon” ahead of their first day at a new school in September 2022. The three young royals transitioned from their previous primary school to Lambrook School in Berkshire.
“Ahead of their first day at Lambrook School, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, today attended a settling in afternoon for new pupils at the school,” Kensington Palace said in a statement at the time. “The settling in afternoon is an annual event held to welcome new starters and their families to Lambrook and takes place the day before the start of the new school term.”
Saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II
Prince George solemnly stood next to his mom and sister at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in early September 2022, Prince George solemnly stood alongside his mother and sister, as well as other family members at her funeral.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte walked behind their great-grandmother’s casket as it was carried into Westminster Abbey.
Prince George’s special job at King’s coronation
Prince George was all smiles dressed in red during King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, the now-King Charles III, ascended the throne and became the Sovereign. Prince George participated in the May 2023 coronation ceremony for his grandfather, acting as the page of honor.
During the ceremony, George walked behind Charles as he entered Westminster Abbey and held his ceremonial robes. At almost 9 years old, Prince George became the youngest future monarch to take a role in the coronation ceremony of another monarch.
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Trooping 2023
Prince George and his family at the first Trooping the Colour in King Charles’ honor. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
In June 2023, Prince George appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and happily waved to the crowd of onlookers at the first-ever Trooping the Colour ceremony in honor of King Charles III.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George celebrated at Wimbledon
Prince George and Prince Charlotte cheering during Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte stole the show while sitting front row at the Wimbledon men’s final in July 2023 as they watched Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic go head-to-head.
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Trooping 2024
Prince George and his family on the Buckingham Palace balcony in June 2024. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
After spending most of 2024 away from the public eye, Prince George and his siblings appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the Trooping the Colour, the second held in King Charles’ honor.
This appearance on the balcony was significant, as it was Kate Middleton’s first public appearance since she announced her cancer diagnosis in March.
Prince George’s 11th birthday
On Monday, a new portrait of Prince George was posted to William and Middleton’s social media accounts.
“Wishing Prince George a very happy 11th birthday today!” the caption read.
In the photo, George can be seen wearing a white shirt with a dark blazer while he smiles at the camera.
Middleton is credited for taking the picture.