Prince George's 11th Birthday Amidst Royal Health Concerns

Prince George, the eldest son of Prince William and Princess Kate, will celebrate his 11th birthday on Monday amid concerns over his mother's and grandfather's cancer battles. The family is expected to mark his special day with low-key festivities and a cake baked by Kate.

Prince George, the second in line to the British throne, will turn 11 on Monday, July 22. His birthday comes amidst a tumultuous year for the royal family, as his mother Princess Kate Middleton and grandfather King Charles III battle cancer.

Royal experts predict that Prince George's birthday will be "low-key" due to the ongoing health concerns. "This has obviously been a tough year for George, Charlotte, and Louis, with both their mother and their grandfather waging very public cancer battles," Christopher Andersen, author of "The King," told Fox News Digital.

Prince George's 11th Birthday Amidst Royal Health Concerns

Despite the challenges, Prince George has sought solace in several exciting events this summer. In June, he joined his parents at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in London, where he was spotted dancing enthusiastically to her hit song "Shake it Off." He also attended the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between England and Spain with his father, Prince William.

To mark his special day, Prince George is likely to have two birthday parties, one at Amner Hall in Norfolk, where the family traditionally spends their summer holidays, and another with his school friends at Kensington Palace in London. The celebrations will likely include age-appropriate children's activities such as magicians and a royal bouncy castle.

Prince George's 11th Birthday Amidst Royal Health Concerns

Prince George's passion for soccer is expected to play a role in his birthday festivities. "On the heels of England's near-victory in the World Cup, George is more besotted with soccer than ever," Andersen said. "It's almost certain that whatever they've planned party-wise will at some point involve kicking a soccer ball around."

In keeping with tradition, Princess Kate is expected to bake a birthday cake for her son. "I love making the cake," she once said. "It's become a bit of a tradition that I stay up 'til midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much. But I love it."

Prince George's 11th Birthday Amidst Royal Health Concerns

To mark Prince George's birthday, the royal family will release an official portrait. "Each and every year, Princess Catherine has broken with royal tradition by taking her children's official birthday photos," royal commentator Hilary Fordwich said. "If a picture does tell a thousand words, over the years all the photos of her three have consistently exuded immense happiness and depicted a totally normal upbringing."

Amidst the ongoing health concerns, Prince George's birthday serves as a reminder of the resilience and joy that continues to prevail within the royal family. As he turns 11, the nation and the world will undoubtedly extend their well wishes to the young prince and his beloved family.