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Prince George hit with colossal concepts too much for a child to bear: ‘He’s painfully conscious’

Being the son of Prince William is dropping a lot of things on George’s shoulders

By H. Anjum
Published June 10, 2026
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Prince George hit with colossal concepts too much for a child to bear: ‘He’s painfully conscious’

Prince George is said to be struggling a great degree with his destiny his future and the other concepts too colossal for a child to bear.

The entire thing, including his anguish has been brought the surface by a well placed source that recently sat down with RadarOnline.

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According to them, “George is an intelligent young boy, and he asks questions. He understands far more than many people realize. He knows that his father will one day be king and that he will follow after him.”

But at the same time being the son of the man that he is, “he is also increasingly aware that the monarchy is shaped by major life events, including loss, succession, and change.”

While the insider makes it clear that “that doesn't mean he is constantly worried about it, but it does mean he has begun to grasp the significance of his place within the family and within history.”

The fact is that “those closest to him believe there is a careful balance being struck. He is being educated about his destiny and the immense sense of duty that comes with it, while also being encouraged to focus on the things any 12-year-old should be focused on – school, friendships, sport, and enjoying childhood.”

Another thing which they added is that “the hope is that by the time greater responsibilities arrive, he will have developed a natural understanding of the role rather than feeling it has suddenly been imposed upon him.”

It was only near the end that the insider weighed in on how “painfully conscious” Prince George is and added, “even though George knows his time as king is years away, he is still painfully aware of issues like death, succession, the responsibility of being a senior royal – and, ultimately, his destiny as a future king once his father passes away.”

Before concluding the insider also said, “these are colossal concepts for a child to bear – and ones adults would struggle with – but his parents are making sure there is a 'gently, gently' approach to helping him cope with his position in society.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.
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