Prince George made a touching impression on royal followers during a significant royal engagement, giving many a glimpse of the poised monarch he may one day become.
The 11-year-old royal accompanied Prince William and Princess Catherine to a tea party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace in May, in honour of World War II veterans and their families.
Admiration for Prince George’s Demeanour
During the commemorative VE Day event, Prince George was seen listening intently to the veterans, shaking hands, smiling warmly, and chatting with a calm and respectful presence that exceeded his age.
Guests included several remarkable individuals, such as a 98-year-old former prisoner of war, a 99-year-old Desert Rats veteran who participated in the D-Day landings, and a 100-year-old woman who had served in Churchill’s Secret Army.
Samantha Davidson, granddaughter of 101-year-old D-Day veteran Alfred Littlefield, shared: “George even asked my grandfather how old he was when he served.”
Images of George interacting with guests were shared on the official Instagram page of the Prince and Princess of Wales, quickly drawing admiration from the public.
Fans flooded the comments with praise:
“Prince George will be a wonderful king someday, just like his father and grandfather,” one user commented.
Another wrote, “He’s already proving he’ll be a great future king!”
Others noted how quickly he’s maturing and complimented his role representing the royal family.
One fan added, “You can tell he’s being raised right by William and Kate.”
Jo Frost Weighs In
Parenting expert Jo Frost (also known as Supernanny) also chimed in after seeing a photo of George leaning in attentively beside Prince William while speaking to a veteran.
Speaking to HELLO!, Jo said:
“This photo beautifully shows our future king William setting an example, with his young heir by his side, listening and holding space with compassion for the stories shared by a generation that won’t be here forever but will always be remembered when Prince George becomes king.”
She highlighted how George benefits from real-life public service experiences, noting that these moments build his confidence and empathy.
Frost also applauded William and Kate:
“They’ve done an incredible job as parents who balance royal duty with nurturing emotional resilience in their children—especially as those children have already witnessed difficult moments in the public eye.”
She concluded, “They’re doing a smashing job.”
What Title Will Prince George Take as King?
Though he is now widely known as Prince George of Wales, his regnal name as king might not necessarily be King George VII. Royals traditionally choose from any of their given names upon accession.
Prince George’s full name is George Alexander Louis, giving him several options—King George VII, King Alexander, or even King Louis.
Choosing a name with symbolic value or one that honours a beloved family member is not uncommon. George’s great-great-grandfather, King George VI, was born Albert but chose to reign as George.
If George Has No Children
In the event that Prince George becomes king but has no children, the line of succession would pass to the next in line—his sister, Princess Charlotte, followed by his younger brother, Prince Louis.
This follows the rule of absolute primogeniture, implemented before George’s birth, which ensures that gender no longer determines the order of succession.
If George remains childless, Charlotte could go on to become the first reigning queen in several generations.