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Irish Mirror
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Abigail O'Leary News Reporter & Cathal Ryan

Prince George convinced King Charles to change ancient Coronation rule over fears he'd be bullied

The nine-year-old future heir to the throne, Prince George, has made history by reportedly convincing his grandfather to break away from centuries-old tradition at the Coronation.

Prince George is said to have persuaded King Charles to make a change to the uniforms that the pages of honour wore, specifically their white knee breeches.

A source reportedly claimed that George also "wasn't keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school".

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