Prince George Turned 11 During A Royally Challenging Year

British royal family news shows that congratulations are in order today for Prince George who has turned 11!

This year has been a challenging year for the young royal and future king, but he appears to be weathering the storms with the help of his loving parents Princess Catherine and Prince William.

George was in the stands last week when his beloved team lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 finals and this summer he got to see a Taylor Swift concert in London.

Royal Family News – Prince George Turns 11

His mother and grandfather King Charles are battling cancer so the last few months have been challenging to say the least. Through it all George and his family have shown strength and resolve, and we have no doubt that his 11th birthday will be joyous and full of fun.

The Prince and Princess of Wales wished their eldest son a happy birthday on their official social media accounts with a lovely photo taken by Kate.

The black-and-white portrait shows that Prince George is growing up fast! For his photo the future regent wore a suit jacket with a white button-down shirt.

On many occasions the 11-year-old chooses to dress with a tie like his dad, but this time his casual look is cool and age appropriate.

The celebratory caption reads: “Wishing Prince George a very happy 11th birthday today.”

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Prince George is second in line to the throne and no doubt his parents have tried to normalize his summer as Kate receives preventative chemotherapy.

King Charles announced in February that he has prostate cancer and Kate announced her own, undisclosed type of cancer in March.

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Still, the Wales family has made sure to enjoy fun times together. In June the clan attended Trooping the Colour, the official event that celebrates the King’s birthday.

At that time cheerful Kate rode in a grand carriage with her three children: George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

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George Alexander Louis was born at on July 22,2013, weighing 8lb 6oz, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. He made his public debut in Kate’s arms the next day on the hospital steps, before a throng of media. His father was born at the same location 31 years earlier.

For the occasion the bells of Westminster Abbey rang in celebration—it’s good to be the future king!

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