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Prince George is not allowed to wear pants until he is eight

How odd! - by Nikki Black
  • 26 Jul 2018

Prince George is going to be the King of England someday, so it's not surprising that there are certain rules he must follow.  

One of those royal rules includes the now five-year-old prince's attire, and it's quite odd.

George is not allowed to wear pants until he turns eight, answering the question as to why the young royal is always seen sporting shorts - even in the cold. 

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According to Express, George will not graduate to full pants until his eighth birthday, in 2021. 

This is apparently a rite of passage that dates back to the 16th century and something his three-month-old brother Louis will also have to do. 

George has only ever been spotted wearing pants once - at his uncle Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in May. 

This was presumably so he could match with the fellow page boys, who were not royalty. 

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Related: Unearthed photo of Prince George goes viral

Related: Prince Charles shares never-before-seen pictures of Prince William and Prince Harry

Related: Latest pictures of Prince George divide the internet

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Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

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