Prince George enjoys coastal fun in new video as he becomes a teenager

This year’s birthday photo is more formal than last year’s, which had a rural setting and showed the prince in a countryside-style gilet and wearing a friendship bracelet in Norfolk.

The more grown-up look comes as George, now a teenager, gets ready to start secondary school in September.

The prince will follow in his father Prince William’s footsteps and go to Eton College, an elite private school where entry usually begins at the age of 13.

Prince William, interviewed when he was aged 18, had spoken of enjoying his time at Eton. The boarding school for boys is also close to where the Wales family live on the Windsor estate.

Prince George’s uncle, Prince Harry, and great uncle, Earl Spencer, also studied at Eton.