July 16th 2023.
For centuries, royal families have been expected to spend time in the armed forces. Prince George, the second in line to the British throne, however, could break this tradition and leapfrog the requirement altogether.
A long-term friend of Prince William, George's father, revealed to the Mail on Sunday that George doesn't have to follow the 'old formula of going into the military'. This means that George could pursue a career as an astronaut if he wishes, and then become King later. The same could be true for his sister, Princess Charlotte.
The source close to Buckingham Palace added that if George or Charlotte had a particular passion, their parents would be happy for them to pursue it.
Though the Royal Family are not obligated to serve in the military, it is a centuries-old tradition. This dates back to when reigning monarchs led their armies into battle. To maintain this tradition, members of the Royal Family are encouraged to serve in the Armed Forces in order to better understand its work and culture.
The late Queen Elizabeth II was the only full-time active member of the army, serving during World War Two as a teenager. The Prince of Wales, King Charles, served in the Navy and RAF between 1971 and 1994, while Prince William and Prince Harry attended Sandhurst, a top military school, before joining the military.
Prince William was commissioned as a British Army officer in 2006 and joined the Household Calvary, while Prince Harry served in the Blues and Royals and undertook two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Prince Harry wrote in his memoir that these tours still haunt him.
Prince George could even become an 'astronaut' before becoming King, a close friend of his family said, emphasizing that there is nothing to stop him from pursuing a career of his choice before ascending the throne.
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