11-YO Prince George’s Height Steals the Show at the 2025 Trooping the Colour

Every year, the British royals line up at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour. But this time, it was not just the tradition that grabbed attention. Prince George, now 11, showed up noticeably taller, causing a wave of reactions online. Observers quickly picked up on how much the future king has grown in just a year.

Prince George, standing alongside Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, looked visibly taller than both. During the balcony appearance, his height gap with Louis drew eyes, while Charlotte seemed to shrink beside him.

Even with Princess Catherine’s heels giving her extra inches, George was nearly shoulder-to-shoulder with her. At just 11, he is approaching her 5’9″ height.

Photos sparked a wave of comparisons, with many wondering how much taller he might get in the next couple of years.

The Royal Family / IG / Although the 2025 Trooping the Colour was meant to celebrate the official birthday of the sovereign, it was Prince George who stole the show.

Observers pointed out that Princess Catherine wore 4—to 5-inch heels for the event. Yet George was still nearly at her eye level. That visual cue made it hard to ignore just how fast he was shooting up.

According to The Sun, Prince George’s current height is around 5’3″. That is tall for an 11-year-old, but not shocking given his parents’ heights. Still, it caught people off guard. Most didn’t expect to see such a noticeable change since his last public appearance.

As soon as photos from the balcony hit the internet, social media lit up. Royal watchers posted side-by-side comparisons from previous years, showing how much George had grown. Some joked that he might pass up his mom before he turns 13.

Public Reactions Mix Awe and Nostalgia

Comments ranged from surprise to nostalgia. Some remarked on how quickly “the little boy” is becoming a young man. Others reflected on how they remembered his first appearances as a toddler. His height became a signal of how much time had passed.

 

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However, it wasn’t just about height. Prince George looked more composed and comfortable than in previous years. His posture was upright and steady, and he looked fully aware of the attention he was getting. There was a quiet maturity in how he carried himself.

Trooping the Colour has always been about public presence and family unity. This year, George’s height brought a visual shift to that dynamic. It is the kind of change that subtly marks a new phase in a royal child’s life without needing any formal announcement.

With George growing so much, his younger siblings felt more like the “little ones” again. Charlotte, usually poised and confident, seemed to take a quieter role next to her tall brother. Louis, ever energetic, didn’t outshine the height conversation either.

Prince of Wales / IG / Prince William is 6’3″ and Catherine is 5’9″, so Prince George has strong odds of being tall. Genetics aside, the speed of his growth is what had people buzzing.

The classic balcony shot usually carries a certain symmetry. This time, Prince George’s noticeable height shifted that balance. He no longer blended in with the younger royal kids. He now looks more in line with the adult figures around him.

The Royal Family didn’t make any statements about Prince George’s appearance, but they didn’t need to. The buzz around his height stole headlines and became the centrepiece of media chatter. It reminded people how closely royal kids are watched as they grow.