Royal family LIVE: Prince George is officially a teenager and more royal news

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A new photo of Prince George has been released to celebrate his 13th birthday. He was seen smiling in a picture taken by the family's trusted photographer, Matt Porteous, captured at Kensington Palace just after Trooping The Colour last month.

George was the spitting image of his father, Prince William, in the snap. 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 Eton College. 

"Happy 13th Birthday, George!," read the message alongside the photo, adding a party popper emoji.

The 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. Which seems like just yesterday. We wish him many happy returns!

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Throwing it back to this day in 1995 when Princess Diana proved she could pull of sailor chic in a striking navy and white outfit. 

The royal was on a visit to the Light Dragoons regiment in Germany in her role as their Colonel-in-Chief.

Her jacket featured white lapels and cuffs as well as a thin belt and her wide-brimmed hat matched perfectly. She went one step further, teaming the bold ensemble with pearls, adding a touch of glamour. We've even seen Princess Kate take inspiration from her late mother-in-law with a similar look.

As well as Prince George's birthday, today marks the 24th birthday of Count Felix of Monpezat SK, who is part of the Danish royal family. 

The palace released a photograph to mark the occasion and it was accompanied with the caption: "Congratulations to His Excellence Count Felix on his Birthday. On the occasion of the Count's 24th birthday, a portrait of His Excellency together with his family is published. The portrait was taken in January 2026."

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Good morning and happy Wednesday! Today is a big day for the Prince and Princess of Wales as their firstborn, Prince George, turns 13! The royal is now officially a teenager as he prepares to join the legendary Eton College later this year. The royal children are growing up fast as his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, is now 11, while Prince Louis is eight. 

While the Wales family will likely be partaking in big birthday celebrations, it is business as usual for the rest of the royal family who are up and down the country for engagements. King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the opening day of the Sandringham Flower Show, which is an event running until 26 July. 

Meanwhile, Prince Edward and his wife Duchess Sophie will split up for various events with Edward attending the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Sophie heading to The Royal Welsh Show.

Princess Anne will be visiting Bentley Motors to open its paint shop and the annual presentation at the Women's Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust and the Duke of Gloucester will be at York railway museum and York Minster.

It's a busy day, stay tuned!