A New Chapter for Prince George
As Prince George approaches his 13th birthday on July 22, the young royal is preparing for a significant shift in his life. With the transition to adolescence, new insights have emerged about how his life is set to change dramatically.
Just weeks after celebrating his birthday, George is expected to take the next step in his journey as the heir to the British throne. According to insiders, his parents, Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, have been getting him ready for “a whole new world.”
In a rare live radio interview on May 22 with the UK’s Heart Breakfast, William gave a glimpse into George’s future. During the segment, which took place as he opened a new hospital facility, he humorously addressed his younger children, Charlotte and Louis. “Charlotte and Louis, because George is boarding last night, so Charlotte, Louis, if you’re listening, make sure you’re on time, please. Make sure you’re not fighting over who’s listening to what this morning,” he said.
George is currently in his final year at Lambrook School, where flexi-boarding is an option. Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed that George will attend a full-time boarding school, it is widely anticipated that he will join the prestigious Eton College, where his father once studied.
“George is hoping for Eton as it’s closer to home, but they’ve fully prepared him for a more independent living arrangement,” a source told Woman’s Day. “Already he’s been doing ‘flexi-boarding’ in his final year at Lambrook so it’s not going to be a full shock to transition to full-time boarding school.”
While security will be a major concern, George has been taught how to manage personal boundaries and build friendships, while also maintaining his bond with his siblings, Charlotte and Louis.
It is understood that Kate and William have been discussing the use of a secure photo sharing app for the kids, depending on school policy, and are also planning to stay in touch via letters and postcards.
“George is going to miss his siblings and it’s going to be hard to adjust to being the little kid on the block for the first time, but he’s excited about boarding school – especially the football and hockey teams,” the source added.
His life is likely to change in other ways too, with more high-profile appearances and media training as he adjusts to living with more independence.
A New Chapter for William and Kate
While George is going through his own life-changing transition, insiders say his parents are also embarking on a new chapter together. William is hoping to keep the spark alive in their relationship.
“William says he feels as though he and Kate are getting a second chance, that has brought a real sense of excitement to things,” another source told Woman’s Day.
“He’s someone who likes to speak with his actions so he’s been arranging romantic dinners for the two of them and surprising her with sweet gifts.”
The insider mentions that “there’s a lot more PDA these days too”, and while it’s “nothing extreme” it’s been noticed that the couple is “more openly affectionate”.
“William is so obviously elated that Kate has made it through her cancer battle. He’s very proud of her and also more aware than ever how fragile life is,” the source continues.
“He wants to celebrate her recovery and her resilience as much as he can. Now that she has her spark back he’s making a big effort to carve out time to romance her. He was advised to treat Kate as though he’s still courting her and he’s taken that to heart.”
