Prince William has opened up about his decision to not allow his children to have mobile phones – and admitted it’s becoming a “tense issue” with Prince George.
It comes as during his trip to Brazil, William opened up in yet another candid interview with TV host Luciano Huck, where he spoke about his Earthshot Prize Awards, which were held in Rio de Janeiro last week. In the brand new candid chat, filmed as the pair took a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain to see the sights of Rio de Janeiro, William gave a glimpse of life behind palace walls, and how much of hands-on parents both he and Kate are.
He may be just 12 — but Prince George is already stepping into his royal destiny
At only twelve years old, Prince George is quietly — yet unmistakably — carving out his place in the modern monarchy. Once the shy little boy who clutched his father’s hand at royal events, the future King now stands tall beside the Prince and Princess of Wales, displaying the quiet confidence and poise that have long defined his family’s public life.
In recent months, George has become an increasingly visible presence at major royal occasions — from the solemn remembrance services to joyful family gatherings and grand state events. Each appearance has underscored one clear message: the young prince is no longer just an onlooker, but an integral part of the royal narrative taking shape.
Royal watchers have noted how naturally he fits into his growing role. Standing between his parents, George mirrors the same measured calm as his father, Prince William, while his warm smiles and gentle manner often echo the grace of his mother, the Princess of Wales. Together, they represent not only the present, but the reassuring continuity of the Crown’s future.
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“George is being gradually prepared for a lifetime of duty,” a royal source recently told the Mail. “But William and Catherine have been very deliberate about ensuring that he enjoys his childhood while learning what it means to serve.”
Insiders say that the Prince and Princess of Wales have struck a perfect balance between tradition and modernity — allowing George to live as “normally” as possible at school, yet making sure he understands the privilege and responsibility of his birthright.
At public events, George now carries himself with a composure far beyond his years. Whether standing beside his parents at Westminster Abbey or joining his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, in public appearances, his steady gaze and calm demeanor hint at a young royal growing increasingly comfortable with the spotlight.
It’s a transformation that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the public. Across social media, royal fans have praised the future king for his maturity, warmth, and quiet dignity. “He’s already showing the makings of a great monarch,” one commenter wrote.
And indeed, with every passing year, Prince George’s presence seems to anchor the royal family’s next generation — a reassuring symbol of stability, continuity, and hope.
As one palace insider put it perfectly:
“George may still be a boy, but he carries the weight of history with a lightness that gives everyone faith in the monarchy’s future.”
