In a break from centuries of tradition, Prince George will not be expected to join the military before becoming King, multiple outlets report—and there is no bigger proponent of this than George’s father, Prince William, who wants his son to shape his own destiny, The Daily Mail reports.
“The second in line to the throne will be allowed to sidestep the usual stint with the Armed Forces if he wishes,” the outlet writes. “It would be a significant departure for the royal family, as the monarch is Commander-in-Chief of Britain’s forces. George’s father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandmother, and great-grandfather all served with the military, sticking to a centuries-old precedent.”
