What is the name of Prince William and Catherine's first child, born in July 2013?

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Prince William and Catherine’s first child, born in July 2013, is Prince George.

Prince George was born on 22 July 2013 at St Mary’s Hospital in London. His full name is George Alexander Louis, and he was the eldest child of William, then Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, then Duchess of Cambridge. His birth made him third in line to the British throne, behind his father and grandfather, Charles.

The name George was announced two days after his birth. He was born during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and became the first great-grandchild of the monarch to stand in the direct line of succession. His younger siblings are Princess Charlotte, born in 2015, and Prince Louis, born in 2018.

A frequent mix-up is Prince Louis, who is George’s younger brother, or Prince Harry, who is William’s younger brother and George’s uncle. Prince Archie is the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, not William and Catherine. George later became Prince George of Wales when his father became Prince of Wales.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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