When Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, it kickstarted a shift in the royal line of succession.

Next in the line of succession is the couple’s eldest son, Prince George.

King Charles III is the monarch, and the next in line is his eldest son, Prince William.

Prince George wearing suit

Perhaps he’ll follow in his father’s footsteps and take on the Earthshot efforts when he’s older.

How old does George have to be to become king?

George, meanwhile, became king when his eldest brother, King Edward VIII, controversially abdicated the throne.

Young Prince George

His son, King George IV, assumed the throne nine years after he became regent.

Harry is far enough away from the throne to navigate his life the way he sees fit.

Prince William, meanwhile, is the direct heir, followed by his young son, Prince George.

George with his parents and sister

There are a couple of things that would happen if this were to be the case.

How does George feel about his royal duties and future as king?

This has prompted a lot of people to wonder how the prince feels about his fate.

George sitting with his parents in bleachers

There’s a lot of formality in that picture.

As Prince of Wales, George will essentially be a king in training.

“Let’s not complicate matters unnecessarily,” she says (viaYouTube).

Prince George waving with his family

“My name is Elizabeth.”

So what will young Prince George choose to go by when he takes the crown?

Will the monarchy still be around by the time George becomes king?

Royal family on balcony

It’s hard to say given that the institution is quickly losing steam.

“A more collective approach could be quite popular.

Why just have one figurehead?

Queen Elizabeth II with Prince George

Maybe the emphasis will move more towards the family side.

Prince George and his siblings waving

Prince William holding Prince George

Prince George laughing

Prince William and Princess Catherine walking with kids

Prince George with his siblings waving