Prince George is officially a teenager!
The young royal, who is the eldest child of Prince William and Kate, looked so tall in the official portrait released by Kensington Palace for his 13th birthday on Wednesday.
George was seen smiling in a picture taken by the family's trusted photographer, Matt Porteous, standing on the stairs at Kensington Palace just after Trooping The Colour last month. Matt also recently photographed Prince Louis for his eighth birthday, Princess Charlotte turning 11, and took a stunning picture of the whole family for William and Kate's wedding anniversary in May.
George was the spitting image of his father, Prince William, wearing a smart navy suit and white shirt, without the blue tie he was seen in at Trooping. It made for a more casual image of the young Prince, who will soon be heading to secondary school.
© Matt Porteous / Kensington Palace"Happy 13th Birthday, George!🎉," read the message alongside the photo, adding a party popper emoji.
The Prince is currently on his summer holidays after finishing his studies at Lambrook School in Berkshire, before he heads to Eton College in September.
As all-boys Eton is boarding only, he's in line for a big change and will officially move out of the family home, Forest Lodge in Windsor, during term time.
© Samir Hussein/WireImage"How on Earth is he already 13?" one person commented on the new photo, while another asked: "Where did the time go? You're growing up right before our eyes."
Prince George is growing up so fast
Prince George turning 13 means that William and Kate have their first teenager in the family. His younger sister, Princess Charlotte, is 11, while Prince Louis is eight.
© WireImageThe future King, Prince George Alexander Louis, was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on 22 July 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz.
He made his debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white merino wool shawl, cradled in his mother's arms.
George spent the first few months of his life in Anglesey, Wales, where William was stationed at the RAF base, before the family moved into Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.
© Getty ImagesHe attended West Acre Montessori School Nursery from 2016, before moving to Thomas's Battersea School until 2022, when the Wales family moved to Windsor.
Last year's photo saw George leaning over a gate in Norfolk wearing a blue checkered shirt and gilet as he turned 12.
© @princeandprincessofwalesOver the past year, George has clearly had a growth spurt and has towered over his mother at public events such as the Easter service in Windsor, Trooping the Colour, and Wimbledon.
How Prince William and Kate are making their last summer with George count
It's just a few short weeks until Prince George flies the nest – so William and Kate will be making the most of every moment with all three children at home.
© WireImageThey are enjoying a summer of fun, relaxation, and making memories, as shown during their trip to watch the Wimbledon final earlier this month.
Royal author Robert Jobson told HELLO!'s royal editor Emily Nash: "In the blink of an eye, George will be 18 and they must know that these years will fly by…
"They've done a very good job bringing up the children and focusing on their own family unit. Despite all the other drama going on in the family, they rise above it, and seeing them out there together at events like Wimbledon is just a really positive, lovely image."
