William and Catherine break a centuries-old tradition because of Prince George: this has never happened before in the royal family – Világstzár

William and Catherine break a centuries-old tradition because of Prince George: this has never happened before in the royal family – Világstzár

Prince George He is second in line to the British throne after his father, Prince William, and the current King, King Charles. And when his turn comes, he will be the king of the United Kingdom and the other 14 Commonwealth kingdoms.

He would have many titles and responsibilities, including being Commander-in-Chief of the British forces should he succeed to the throne. Although the prince only celebrates his 10th birthday on July 22, his future has been discussed several times already.

It turns out that his parents can break a centuries-old tradition, because if he wishes, he can skip the usual service in the armed forces. In doing so, he breaks the tradition followed by his father, uncle, grandfather, grandmother and great-grandfather.

Karolyi, Vilmos and Harry also served in the military, but Gyorgy will not be asked to do the same, he wrote. mail on sunday.

According to a family friend, Wilmos and Catalin had already decided that they would not force their son into military service, nor prevent him from finding his passion and mission in life.

– In theory, nothing prevents Giorgi from working as an astronaut, for example. He could still take the throne if he wanted to.

Both Wilmos and Harry have done their military service.

According to historian Dominic Sandbrook, the monarchy is undergoing a transformation, and today is not the time when William and Harry were George’s age. Other family members can also take on a civic role in the future.

– Charlotte can become a doctor. Why not? Times are different today than when Vilmos and Harry grew up.