Prince George was seen at the Festival of Remembrance earlier this month, and royal author Robert Jobson says the way he acted at the event was a sign of how the monarchy was changing
A significant decision by Prince William and Kate Middleton regarding their eldest son, Prince George, suggests a “quiet royal revolution” is underway.
Earlier this month, high-ranking royals attended the Festival of Remembrance to honour the work of past and present servicemen and women. Among those in attendance were King Charles and Kate Mddleton, as well as William’s firstborn, Prince George.
Now 12, George has been increasingly visible at Royal events and was given the chance to attend the Festival, with his father away on a trip to Brazil.
Commenting on George’s behaviour during the event, Royal author Robert Jobson suggested it signalled a shift within the monarchy.
In an article for Hello!, he noted: “Meanwhile, George observes. His public appearances are few but deliberate – a page of honour at the coronation, now a poised presence for Remembrance. He learns by watching: respect, patience, composure.
“This is the quiet royal revolution. A smaller monarchy, but greater in purpose. Less distant, more human. Relevance and relatability sustains the Crown.
“The King remains its moral centre – wise, reflective, steadfast through his own health battles. His greatest success may yet be this: preparing a son and daughter-in-law capable of leading both with heart and head.”
Commenting on the dawn of a new Royal era at the Festival of Remembrance, Robert noted: “When the national anthem ended at the Festival of Remembrance, Prince George stood beside his mother, glancing towards his grandfather…For now the King reigns with composure.
“But the rhythm of the future is already playing – in the steady hands of his son and daughter-in-law and the clear, bright voice of his grandson. A new royal era has begun.”
This isn’t the first time George’s increasing public appearances have been noted, with Royal expert Richard Eden also commenting on his growing presence.
Richard, the Mail’s diary editor, observed: “With the former Prince Andrew banished from royal life and Prince Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic in America, there’s increasingly space for a new member of the Royal Family to come forward. What we are seeing now is a new royal in training, Prince George.
“At the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, we saw his mother, Catherine, gently leading the way and really showing how Prince George could handle public engagements in the future.
“It’s an event of remembrance, and it’s one which is very close to hearts of the Royal Family, also one which Prince George is very interested in.”
In addition to the Festival of Remembrance, George also attended a Buckingham Palace event marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
