Should Prince George be more visible?
The future King made a big debut last weekend
Hello Royal Clubbers,
It’s Ainhoa here with a poll about Prince George.
The second-in-line to the throne made a surprise appearance last weekend, attending the Festival of Remembrance for the very first time with his mother Princess Catherine. It was a significant moment for the 12-year-old royal. George may be a future King, but he’s still a tween and hasn’t been exposed to too many high-profile engagements (bar the bigger family ones like Trooping the Colour and the Christmas Day walkabout).
It’s understood that the palace didn’t want his attendance to be seen as George “stepping in” for his father Prince William, who was flying back from Brazil that day and therefore unable to attend the service. But it does beg the question, should George be attending more of these engagements?
He clearly has an interest in war history with Catherine revealing during her Armistice Day engagement this week that her eldest son knows plenty about war aircraft: “George very much likes Airfix models and the Lancaster Bomber, and he knows much more about aircraft than me.”
In May, he also made a surprise appearance at a Buckingham Palace tea party where he met war veterans and was praised for his inquisitive questions. One war hero Dougie Hyde, 99, said: “I was very impressed with the lad’s interest. He was very polite and listened with interest. Whenever I used to do talks to young kids, that’s all you ever wanted, for them to listen and have a little understanding of those days.”
So should George be accompanying his parents to more events in general? Should he be more visible on the world stage, or is he still too young and William and Catherine are right to shield him?
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Vote in the poll below and do leave a comment.
I think his parents have taken a wise and sensitive approach, and clearly have prepared him well. At each occasion he has revealed himself to be thoughtful, engaged, and attuned, which shows how secure he is and how well the Prince and Princess have managed their unique situation!
In my opinion, his parents have been very thoughtful and responsible in choosing the public engagements he attends. So far, he has only been present at family events and a small number of carefully selected public appearances. This slow, steady introduction is intentional and, in my view, very wise. At twelve years old, his main priorities should be school and maintaining a childhood that is as normal as possible. Increasing his visibility too quickly would only add to his already full schedule and could easily overwhelm him.
By introducing him to royal duties gradually—perhaps adding one new engagement each year—his parents are helping him build confidence and familiarity without placing unnecessary pressure on him. This approach allows him to slowly adjust to the expectations of royal life while still enjoying privacy and freedom. It ensures that he is not constantly in the public eye, which is important for any child, but especially for someone growing up within such a highly watched and internationally recognised family.
At the same time, attending a few appropriate engagements prepares him for the responsibilities he will take on as a senior royal in the future. He is gaining experience at a pace suited to his age and stage of development, and this careful easing-in process is exactly how it should be done. The results are already visible: the royal children now appear comfortable, confident, and well-behaved at the events they attend. They participate in engagements that match their maturity level and are clearly learning the skills they will need later in life.
Overall, this gradual, thoughtful method is both respectful of their childhood and effective in preparing them for their future roles.