Prince George Was ‘The Star of the Room' at a Recent Royal Outing That Made His Parents ‘Very Proud'

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As he continues learning about his future role as King of England, Prince George is taking it all in stride. He's embracing his destiny with enthusiasm and intelligence, which were both on display at a recent royal outing. Insiders revealed that the 12-year-old was the 'the star of the room' at an event, which made his parents 'very proud' — and it's clear that he's going to one day wear the crown with honor!
Back in May, Prince George and his younger siblings Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, attended the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London with their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton. At the event, a D-Day veteran named Alfred Littlefield told Prince William, 'You should be very proud' after Prince George respectfully listened and asked lots of questions.
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Another source at the event told Hello!, 'George was the star of the room,' the insider said. 'He was engrossed in conversation with many of the veterans, who were delighted to speak to him as well. He was enjoying it, hearing about guns and submarines and tanks.'
Other family members, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal, were at the event too, and everyone seemed really supportive of George on this serious day. 'It was a safe, familiar place,' the source told the outlet. 'William and Kate were clearly trying to give him a good experience. They both appeared protective, putting an arm around him from time to time, but they looked very proud of him by the end.'
Royal author Robert Hardman told the outlet, 'It's all part of a slow, incremental move towards his destiny.'
'They've always been very clear about pacing it, not making the children do anything that puts them off the idea of being royal in the future,' Hardman continued. 'It's a case of including him in things that he'll enjoy but that also touch on his life to come. George will one day be commander-in-chief of the armed forces and will almost certainly do a bit of time in one of the forces, so meeting veterans felt very appropriate.'
This isn't the first time Prince George has shown an interest in military life. In September, he took a first flying lesson at White Waltham Airfield in Maidenhead, England, where an onlooker told The Sun, 'He loved it. It's the right time to start.'
The insider added that the Prince and Princess of Wales seemed happy as they looked on from the ground. 'The Royal Family has a proud tradition of flying and it looks like George is next in line,' the source said, adding, 'His parents watched George take flight from the safety of the ground but he flew with an instructor and loved it.'
He's sporty and adventurous, yet serious and smart when the need arises. And, of course, charming at all times. It's clear to see that Prince George will grow up to be an amazing king!Best of SheKnows
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