Prince George marks his 13th birthday as the Prince and Princess of Wales share a new official image of their eldest son. Multiple outlets report the portrait shows George smiling at Kensington Palace, with the photo taken following last month’s Trooping the Colour celebrations. The image is presented as a new milestone as George enters his teenage years. The reporting also notes that George is second in line to the throne and that his parents are using the occasion to release updated photographs. Several articles describe the portrait as newly released and taken at or associated with Kensington Palace, reflecting the family’s ongoing tradition of publishing birthday pictures during significant age milestones. One outlet further specifies the photographer as Matt Porteous, describing it as a portrait taken at Kensington Palace and associated with the Trooping the Colour timeframe. Other coverage focuses on the birthday announcement itself and George’s transition into his teenage years, rather than additional details. Overall, all accounts agree that the birthday photo comes directly from William and Kate and is meant to mark George’s 13th birthday.