Prince Harry's Heartfelt Tribute to Prince George on His 12th Birthday

Prince Harry’s excitement to become an uncle for the first time has resurfaced as Prince George gets ready to celebrate his 12th birthday on July 22. A touching moment from Prince Harry’s memoir Spare shows how special it was for him. Reflecting on the day Prince William and Kate welcomed their first child in 2013, Harry wrote, 'I was an uncle.' He expressed pride and joy meeting the newborn future King, calling Prince George 'beautiful.'

Harry shared his excitement about passing down his passions and wisdom to the young royal, saying, 'I couldn’t wait to teach him about rugby and Rorke’s Drift, flying and corridor cricket,' and jokingly added, 'And maybe give him a few pointers about how to survive life in the fishbowl.'

Prince George, born on July 22, 2013, quickly became a cherished member of the royal family. Harry fondly recalled his role as the fun-loving uncle shortly after George’s arrival. At a Sentebale event, he joked about babysitting charges and expressed his mission to ensure George's good upbringing and fun, leaving the rest to the parents.