Explore how Prince George is preparing to become the future king in this in-depth 7NEWS Spotlight special.
As King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare for their upcoming visit to Australia, much of the focus is on the monarch who spent decades waiting to ascend the throne.
However, there is another royal figure quietly preparing for a much more distant future: Prince George. At just 11 years old, the young prince is already being groomed for the day he will eventually become king.
Prince George has grown up amid significant challenges for the Royal Family. He has witnessed public scrutiny and personal loss, including the passing of his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the recent health battle of his mother, Princess Kate, who has been recovering from cancer.
But who is the boy destined to one day wear the crown? And what does it take to prepare for one of the most unique and demanding roles in the world?
In a special documentary airing at 8.50pm this Sunday on Channel 7 and 7plus, 7NEWS Spotlight delves into the life and upbringing of the future king. The programme will explore Prince George’s education, the royal traditions he must master, and how his upbringing is shaping a modern future for the British monarchy.
Sarah Greenhalgh, from 7NEWS Spotlight, travels to London to offer viewers a rare glimpse into Prince George’s journey toward the throne. Through exclusive interviews with those closest to him, the documentary highlights pivotal moments in the young royal’s life – from his memorable meeting with Barack Obama in a dressing gown to becoming the youngest future king to play an official role in a coronation.
Although Prince George’s time on the throne remains decades away, there are clear signs that the monarchy he will inherit is undergoing a transformation.