Prince George persuaded his grandfather to break with centuries-old tradition at King Charles III's coronation, it's been reported.
The nine-year-old took on the role of a page of honour during the Coronation and is said to have twisted his grandfather's arm regarding the uniform.
Pages of honour traditionally wear white knee breeches but a source reportedly claimed that George wasn't keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school".
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The King was then persuaded to change the uniform and allowed the pages to wear trousers, reports The Mail.
Prince George appeared alongside his sister Princess Charlotte and brother Prince Louis - playing a central role in the historic day.
He walked behind his grandad, helping to carry his robes as he enters and leaves Westminster Abbey, the Mirror writes.
The King and George’s father, Prince William, were keen for the young prince to have an important role on May 6 and decided he would be front and centre amongst seven other boys.
The Pages of Honour were family friends and relatives of Charles and Camilla. The young boys "attended their majesties”, the King and Queen, during the service.
They were responsible for carrying their long, heavy robes. The honour is usually granted to teenage sons of members of the nobility and gentry, and especially of senior Royal Household members.
Despite the role traditionally going to boys aged 12 to 15, young George was given the task after showing a “deep interest” in the ceremony.
A well-placed insider speaking before the Coronation added: “The King is very keen to show those in the line of succession, his natural heirs, at the centre of his Coronation.
“Even though he is only nine, George is very mature and already has a deep understanding of the roles of his grandfather and father, as well as his future role.
“This task is a wonderful sign of the future being laid out by the King.”
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