To celebrate Prince George’s 12th birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photo and video of their eldest son, continuing a cherished family tradition.

The newly shared portrait shows Prince George looking cheerful and at ease, leaning on a gate in the Norfolk countryside. Captured by photographer Josh Shinner, the future king wears a green gilet over a checked shirt and flashes a friendly smile. Notably, he sports a blue and white friendship-style bracelet on his left wrist—an accessory that seems to hold personal significance.

A Bracelet with Meaning

This isn’t the first time George has worn the bracelet. He had it on for last year’s 11th birthday photo, and again while attending the Euro 2024 final in Berlin alongside Prince William. Kensington Palace hasn’t revealed who gave George the bracelet, but he’s not the only royal to wear one—suggesting it might be a subtle family tradition.

Princess Charlotte wore a similar woven bracelet during a Wimbledon appearance last summer. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has also been spotted with one, and even King Charles was seen wearing a woven bracelet during both his tour of the Channel Islands and at the 2024 State Opening of Parliament.