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Emma Shacklock

Prince William facing 'conundrum' over Prince George - and could abandon royal rule

Prince William and Prince George sit in the Royal Box for the Gentlemen's Singles Final during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 2025.

Prince George celebrated his 12th birthday on 22nd July and whilst this was an exciting moment personally, it has potentially got his dad facing a difficult decision. This is the age when Prince William reportedly started travelling separately from King Charles and Prince Harry to help safe-guard the royal line of succession.

With Prince George next in line after him, the Prince of Wales might have to make a choice over whether to strictly uphold this rule. According to former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, it’s likely that there’ll be "considerable" pressure to adhere to it which creates a bit of a dilemma.

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