Prince George turning his head toward the press photographers in a series of clips has gone viral.
A fan of the future king put together an edit of moments when George looks as though he suddenly becomes aware of the media’s presence during royal events.
was liked 29,000 times and viewed 451,000 times after it was posted with the on-screen caption: “Prince George never spots the camera,” and the message: “Really? quality went on holiday.”
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Why It Matters
If ‘s royal journey is anything like his father’s, then a searingly intense media spotlight will at some point beam on every aspect of his life.
The public’s interest in him has not yet peaked and will likely soar dramatically as he hits the latter half of his teenage years.
Prince William was 15 when he hit his “Willsmania” era, during which millions around the world suddenly became obsessed with him while he toured Canada in February 1998.
But it is interesting that fans already view him through the prism of his relationship with the media, which remains a key conduit for fans to access the royal family.
What To Know
The TikTok post begins with footage of Prince George alongside a dancing , and Princess Kate on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour, in 2024.
After a few seconds, he appears to turn to look at the camera, though it is hard to be sure, since at Trooping, the TV networks are based a significant distance from the balcony.
The second clip shows a similar reaction as George, Kate and Queen Camilla leave church at Sandringham on Christmas morning in 2024 while the third shows the Wales family at Christmas the year before.
Other clips include Prince George arriving for his first day at St Thomas’s school in Battersea, South London, on September 7, 2017, and arriving at Twickenham Stadium for a rugby match between England and Wales on February 26, 2022.
What People Are Saying
One fan noticed “Charlotte spot the camera too,” while a second said: “Did no one notice louis dancing?”
What Happens Next
At the moment, the British media have left the Wales children to enjoy their childhood mostly in peace but the real test of whether a better relationship has been forged will come as George approaches the final years of his education.
Until that time, Kensington Palace might do well to be prepared for the possibility of a difficult period defending George’s privacy.
Williams Brown is chief royal correspondent for Regalrumination.com, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly , at and read his stories on Regalrumination.com’s .
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