That was his first royal appearance at the palace

With his surprising appearance at a tea reception in the Buckingham Palace Prince George (11) An important sign set: the eldest son of Prince William (42) and Princess Kate (43) Starts to go first on the way to the king – and for the first time without his Princess Charlotte (10) and Prince Louis (7).

Prince George for the first time at reception – what was the occasion?

The reason for George’s first « solo appearance »: a reception for war veterans on the occasion of the « Ve Day », the British Memorial Day at the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8, 1945. The meeting was not only part of the official celebrations, but also a personal debut: Prince George made his first official appointment without his younger siblings, Charlotte and Louis.

Like Emily Nash, Royal expert at Hello! suspected, George’s participation was « a big moment for him as the second in the succession of the throne and one that he will remember for many years. »

In a navy blade suit and talked with a serious expression George On the side of Prince William with several veterans. Particularly moving a moment that the Daily Mail Singing: The conversation with the veteran Alfred Littlefield (101), a D-day survivor. George asked: « How was it for you when you arrived? » – Alfred answered honestly: « pretty terrible ». Then the veteran turned directly to George: « It is very important that you are here today. The young generation has to understand that. » A veteran of the British merchant navy was also impressed by the newspaper of the prince’s appearance: « He was very polite and listened to interest. You want something like that from young people. »

First solo trip? Where could Prince George go?

In the pictures in the British media you can see how Prince William and Princess Kate Carefully introduced her son to this important moment and were always on Georges side during the appointment. Both have emphasized several times in the past how important it is to bring them to their children historical responsibility – be it through talks about the Holocaust or as in this case through direct contact with contemporary witnesses. Prince William said loudly Daily Mail« It is » very important « that the next generation hears these stories.

Prince George, currently a student at the Lambrook School, will switch to a secondary school in 2026. In the question about his Kate and William are apparently disagree. While William is supposed to prefer the prestigious eton, a school he attended, Princess Kate was allegedly seen while visiting other schools. Even his first solo trip is in British newspapers, such as that Expressspeculated violently. At the top of the list are appointments in Canada or Australia – places that have often served in the past as the first stations for future heirs to the throne.

By the way: While George, Charlotte and Louis can often be seen in public, there is about their cousin, Prince Archie (6) And her cousin, Princess Lilibet (3), less well known. However, you could catch a small look at the two in an Instagram post by Duchess Meghan. In the process, Like the little princess of her father, Prince Harry, sees. Apart from the beautiful photos, however, there is a risk of new trouble between the British royal family and the Sussexes. One Duchess Meghan campaign so much caused a sensation that Prince William apparently thinks about depriving her of the title.