Young royal takes on unique role as his awareness of destiny grows
Prince George has taken an important step toward his future as King, achieving a Royal Family first while becoming more aware of the responsibilities that lie ahead.
Royal historian Marlene Koenig told Us Weekly that the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales is “most certainly aware of their future” and has been gradually introduced to more public duties, particularly since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
Since then, George has attended several key royal occasions, including King Charles III's Coronation, where he made history as the first royal to serve as a train bearer. “If the young prince was nervous, he didn't show it,” Koenig remarked.
Koenig added that William and Catherine have likely begun speaking to George about the changes ahead, especially as his position as heir becomes more defined. “The Coronation provided the young prince with the knowledge that he, too, would one day be crowned in a Coronation ceremony,” she explained.
Although George still enjoys the life of a sports-loving schoolboy, the weight of his role is slowly shaping his daily life. Turning 12 has brought a major change — he and Prince William can no longer fly together, a precaution to safeguard the royal line of succession.
According to Koenig, the next stage in his royal journey will see George gaining “firsthand knowledge about the responsibilities as heir to the throne,” preparing him for the crown that awaits him.
