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Prince George

What is prince george?

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Key facts

City Prince George, British Columbia[1]
Country Canada[1]
Incorporated 1915[3]
Population (2021 census) 76,708[1]
Birth date (Prince George of Wales) 22 July 2013[2]

Prince George refers to either a city in British Columbia, Canada, or Prince George of Wales, the British royal child born in 2013.

Context

Prince George is a city in Canada, located at the junction of the Fraser and Nechako rivers [1]. It was incorporated as a city in 1915 [3]. The name also refers to Prince George of Wales, born on 22 July 2013 [2]. He is the son of Catherine and William and is second in line to the throne, after his father, King George (though that title is not yet his).

Documented claims

  • Prince George is a city in central British Columbia and a major regional centre. [3]
  • Prince George of Wales is the first child of Catherine and William and is second in line to the British throne. [2]

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Questions and answers

How old is Prince George today?

Prince George of Wales was born on 22 July 2013 [2]. His age depends on the current date.

What is Prince George BC famous for?

Prince George, British Columbia, is known as a major regional centre in central British Columbia, situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers [1].

Sources

  1. British Columbia, Canada — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Prince George of Wales — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Prince George — thecanadianencyclopedia.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People