Prince George might only be 12, but one day, he'll follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps to become King. The preteen is on the verge of a major change as he starts his last year at Lambrook School on Sept. 3 and prepares to move with his family to a new home, Forest Lodge, before the end of 2025. It's still unclear whether George will head to Eton College like Prince William and Prince Harry, Marlborough College like Princess Kate or another school entirely. But one thing the tween has on his side is the benefit of a very "normal" childhood unlike any monarch that's come before him, including his dad.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been careful to keep their children largely out of the public eye, bringing them to select annual events like Trooping the Colour, Princess Kate's annual Christmas concert and the Wimbledon championships. Photos of the kids are typically only released on their birthdays—and often snapped by mom Kate herself—and as a result, Prince George has enjoyed a much different upbringing than his father, grandfather, or great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
