Already following in his father's footsteps by attending Eton College as second in line to the British throne, Prince George appears to have his future fully mapped out.
Yet, according to reports, the 13-year-old future king had once revealed an alternative career ambition – a path that was somewhat less royal.
What was George's dream career?
© Getty ImagesBack in 2024, Prince William, Kate, their children and some friends were visiting Wiveton Hall Café in Holt on the Norfolk coast – close to the royals' country abode Anmer Hall.
Owner Desmond MacCarthy revealed to The Daily Mail's Richard Eden what George said when he was shown the restaurant's wood-fired pizza oven. The then-11-year-old royal reportedly exclaimed: "That's what I want to do when I grow up!"
Pizza obsessed
© GettyThe Waleses are a family of pizza lovers, with George spotted munching on a slice when he watched the Ashes at Lord's Cricket Ground with his father in July 2023.
Back in 2018, Kate previously revealed how her eldest children George and Charlotte love making pizza dough.
© Getty ImagesAnd she shared that her favourite topping was bacon as she joined schoolchildren at Islington's Community Garden in 2019.
During a joint visit to Wales in 2023, William and Kate even ordered 12 pizzas to thank mountain rescue volunteers at Dowlais Rugby Club.
George has a big future ahead of him
© Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest son became second-in-line to the throne following the death of his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
While no doubt George is being prepared for his future duties by his parents and grandfather, King Charles, William and Kate are trying to ensure that his upbringing is as normal as possible.
© GettyAccording to Robert Hardman's book, King Charles III: The Inside Story, George is unlikely to take up full-time royals until he's much older and finished with his education.
"Whereas Charles III had his future mapped out without consultation, Prince William had a significant degree of autonomy in his choice of university education, his engagement with the armed forces and his introduction to regular royal duties," Robert wrote. "He is determined that Prince George should have a similar if not greater involvement in the way he develops his own royal role.
"'There is no expectation that any royal duties are going to kick in until George is well into his twenties,' says a Kensington Palace veteran. 'Before he was even made a page at the Coronation, William and Catherine wanted to ask him if he felt comfortable about it because he was clearly the youngest. It turned out he was keen.'"
© Matt Porteous / Kensington PalaceGeorge, who started at Eton College in September 2026, will likely remain there until July 2031, completing the school's standard five-year programme ending at age 18. Before Eton, he attended Lambrook School in Berkshire, which his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, currently attend.
