Kensington Palace reacts on Prince George's friendship bracelet

Kensington Palace declines to disclose the giver of Prince George's friendship bracelet as he turns11th birthday today. 

The eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated his special day in style, donning a sharp dark suit and shirt for a special portrait taken by his mother.

Royal enthusiasts noticed a subtle addition to his attire—a friendship bracelet adorning his left wrist. 

Amid this online discussion royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward provides insight into Prince George's recent activities and his parents' approach to his public appearances.

In recent weeks, Prince George has been increasingly visible at official engagements. In May, he joined his father William at the FA Cup final, followed by participation in Trooping the Colour in June with the rest of the royal family. 

Just last weekend, he made another official appearance alongside his father at the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain in Berlin.

His early exposure to royal duties contrasts significantly with his father William's upbringing, as noted by royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward.

She told the Mirror: "William and Kate have always been wary of exposing their children to the public as William still has painful memories of his own childhood and how he hated the persistent attention.

George's public entrance into royal life had a gentle beginning. Kate and William planned it that way and will continue to do so." George's birthday today has been marked in the traditional way, with a new photo released of him, taken by Kate.

He is shown sitting and smiling at the camera, dressed in an open-necked white shirt and dark blazer and wearing a friendship bracelet on his left wrist. 

Kensington Palace declined to reveal who gave the prince the bracelet. And Ingrid, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, added: "Like many boys when they reach the age of 11 Prince George is making the transition from childhood into adulthood.

"He learnt how to be a child and now he is learning how to be an adult and to think about himself in new and challenging ways. But because of his status as a royal prince and future King, George had to grow up quicker than most. He was brought up to be polite and kind to everyone.

"His big test came at the Coronation when he had to dress up as a page wearing hot itchy clothes and carry the corner of his grandfather's robes. Since then, he has been relatively free from serious royal appearances and able to enjoy the fun ones like Trooping the Colour.

"To make up for all the dreary public appearances he has done, George has had a front-row seat at premier football matches with his dad, including the final of the Euros. He travelled to Germany with his father and the newly elected Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and other sporting luminaries."