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Is Prince George Fashion’s New King?

The 12-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton is turning heads with his prep school-meets-pre-teen style.

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July 13, 2026, 6:37pm

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Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales use fans to cool off as they sit flanked by Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales during the men's singles final tennis match at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships AFP via Getty Images

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The stylish set has long looked to nobility for social cues and fashion cues alike, with legions of royals inspiring everything from the dresses we wear to galas, to the hats we sport for… well, sports. Princess Diana was known for her elegant yet approachable style, while Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has helped raise the profile of contemporary designers from the U.S., UK and beyond.

But the latest royal fashion icon isn’t a glamorous princess or maximalist monarch, but rather a petit Prince — more specifically, His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales.

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The 12-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton (the Princess of Wales) has made headlines for his prep school-meets-pre-teen style, most recently turning heads at Wimbledon, where George was spotted attending the men’s final in a fitted navy suit, pale blue dress shirt, striped tie and a pair of retro-esque sunglasses. The Prince is making a case for young men to wear suits again, albeit in a less stuffy manner. Though he was battling a heatwave, George knows the key to playing it cool is by pairing a suit with the right accessories.

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Prince George was seen wearing the “Clyve” sunglasses from California brand, Raen, at Wimbledon. George wore these unisex shades in a “honey” colorway, with green polarized lenses.

The Raen sunglasses feature a unique hexagonal shape that ups the style quotient from generic round frames. The medium width and gentle browline of the sunglasses make them a flattering fit on all head shapes and sizes. At just $205, they’re surprisingly affordable for a pair of hand-crafted shades, and a cool pick up for both the Prince and royal watchers alike.

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Prince George also paired his navy suit with a pair of Tod’s “loafers in Suede” while attending the Gentlemen’s Singles Final at Wimbledon, pulling off a ‘fit that would look just as good on gentlemen three times his age.

Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue. The suede loafers sit on a minimalist rubber outsole and are hand-stitched with a leather lining and insole. Prince George wore the Tod’s loafers in a brown suede colorway, but this silhouette is also available in black.

And while he dressed it up with a full suit and tie, the loafers can also be worn casually with jeans and a T-shirt for that coveted “European vacation” vibe.

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The Prince’s accessory of choice? While mom Kate Middleton was seen holding a Wimbledon folding fan, George brought along a portable battery-powered fan to help him beat the London heatwave. We found a similar model on Amazon, available now for just $15. This best-selling JISULIFE handheld fan features a portable design that can slide easily into a small bag or coat pocket.

The mini fan features five speed settings and is rechargeable via USB-C. We’ve been using our JISULIFE portable fan all summer and battery life is strong, with up to 10 hours of runtime in our experience. Other reviewers are also royally-pleased with this pickup, with almost 90% of shoppers giving the JISULIFE fan a full, five-star rating on Amazon.com.

As for his suit? Prince George was said to have favored blazers from London-based children’s brand Rachel Riley as a youngster, but the 12-year-old likely has his suits custom-made these days from tailors on Saville Row.

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You can pick up this similar navy blazer from Banana Republic, designed with the appropriately-named Prince of Wales pattern (also referred to as Glen plaid or Glen Urquhart check). Originating in Scotland as a sort-of houndstooth weave, the pattern got its royal nickname in the 1800s when it was worn by King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales.

This Banana Republic blazer can be worn on its own or as part of a full suit, and features a subtle take on the Prince of Wales check, with tonal threading and finely-stitched squares. The blazer is available in men’s sizes 36 to 48 in short, regular or tall lengths (it’s currently on sale too).

Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales during Trooping The Colour on June 13, 2026 in London, England WireImage

Prince George also wore a navy suit during his appearance at June’s Trooping the Colour — the annual celebration and parade in honor of King Charles’ birthday. Proving that a dark blue suit is a versatile addition to any man’s closet, George paired the suit with a white shirt and light blue tie for a more formal look than his Wimbledon getup.

And the sartorial sovereign is nothing if not consistent, having sported a similar navy suit and striped tie combo at Wimbledon 2025.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince George of Wales smile in the Royal Box during the trophy presentation following the Gentleman’s Singles Final between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 Visionhaus via Getty Images

The look is crisp and classic, whether seated in the Royal Box for a tennis match or seated in the conference room for meetings at work.

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More proof of the young Royal’s fashion influence? Savvy Etsy sellers have made fan merch celebrating the Prince in all his pomp and circumstance. This T-shirt features a vintage-inspired graphic and is available in sizes small to 4XL and eight colors.

While the fan-made tee is said to be 90s-inspired, Prince George was born on July 22, 2013. That means we’ll soon be taking style cues from an official teenager.

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Meet the Author

Tim Chan is the VP of Commerce at Penske Media, overseeing fashion, lifestyle and streaming coverage across marquee brands like Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and WWD, among others. Previously, Chan was the first-ever Lifestyle Editor at Rolling Stone, covering all things fashion, culture, and travel through an entertainment lens. In addition to PMC, his bylines over the years have appeared in L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Korea, i-D, and more. Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy. He graduated from Columbia University in New York City with a master’s degree in journalism. Chan grew up in Canada but with family in London, and has written extensively about the Royal Family and their influence on pop culture.

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