He’d been poised to attend her alma mater, Marlborough College, upon turning 13 in 2026.

And another big change in George’s life will come even sooner.

Once George turns 12, he and William must take separate aircraft when the family travels outside the country.

Princess Charlotte waving with Prince George

Similarly, William and dad King Charles III don’t fly together when they go abroad.

Former royal pilot Graham Laurie confirmed to Hello!

We’ll know after Prince George’s 12th birthday.

Princess Diana with William and Harry leaving airplane

But unlike The Firm, American politicians don’t follow a birthright protocol.

The monarchy is strictly a family business.

If Charlotte were still underage at the time, then (yes!)

George, Louis, and Charlotte waving during 2024 Trooping the Colour

her uncle, Prince Harry, would step in.

Then, presumably, it would be back to Montecito following Charlotte’s coronation.