Prince George and Kate Middleton's royally sweet outing has fans doing a double take.

Why? Because the mother-son duo proved to be nearly the same height during their visit to the Royal Air Force Coningsby.

Indeed, footage shared to Kate and Prince William's Instagram June 27 shows the Princess of Wales standing alongside their 12-year-old, who has grown almost as tall as his 5-foot-nine-inch mom.

"Oh my word!" one commenter wrote. "He’s so tall."

While another Instagram user noted, "It feels as though it was just yesterday his parents were introducing him to the world outside of the hospital, and now he has grown remarkably tall."

In addition to posing for photos, George and Kate, 44, can be seen meeting with pilots and exploring aircrafts at RAF Coningsby.

"Honoring Service and Sacrifice," a caption on the royal Instagram page reads. "Marking Armed Forces Day by reflecting on time spent with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby."

"A powerful reminder of the courage, skill and dedication of those who serve, past and present," the message continued. "Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve."

Royal fans also couldn't help but note George might be following in Prince William's footsteps. After all, the Prince of Wales is a pilot himself, having served in the UK's Armed Forces.

"And just like that," one commenter wrote, "a pilot is born."

In the coming months, George will have a lot of milestones to celebrate, including his 13th birthday on July 22.

And in September, George—older brother to Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8—is set to start Eton College, the boarding school both William and Prince Harry previously attended.

When George goes off to Eton, he might get access to a certain item he's been hoping for—a cell phone.

"I think when George moves on to secondary school, then maybe he will have a phone then that has no internet access," William told host Luciano Huck during a November interview. "To be honest, it’s getting to the point where it’s becoming a little bit of a tense issue. But I think he understands why. We communicate why we don’t think it’s right."

As William, 44, further explained, "I think it’s the internet access that I have a problem with. I think children can access too much stuff they don’t need to see online. So having a phone and text message, the old sort of brick phone as they call them, I think that’s fine.”

While the family prepares for a new chapter, keep reading for the latest royal news.

In May, Princess Eugenie shared she and her husband Jack Brooksbank—who share sons August, 5, and Ernest, 2—are expecting their third baby together.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on Feb. 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The arrest came amid renewed controversy over Andrew's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.)

Prince William and Kate Middleton Break Silence on the Epstein Files

The Duke and Duchess of Wales spoke out amid the release of millions of documents in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, sharing their support for the victims of the late convicted sex offender.

"I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations," a Kensington Palace spokesperson shared in a statement obtained by MS NOW Feb. 9. "Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."

Marius Borg Høiby, Son of Norway's Crown Princess, Arrested Ahead of Rape Trial

Marius Borg Høiby—the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and step-son of Crown Prince Haakon—was arrested Feb. 1 for assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, Oslo police confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.

The 29-year-old—who does not carry a royal title or official duties—is being kept in detention for up to four weeks over risks of reoffending after the Oslo district court granted the request. His attorney Petar Sekulic told the outlet that they are considering appealing the decision.

Høiby is expected in court Feb. 3 as part of a separate indictment regarding four alleged rapes between 2018 and 2024, as well as two alleged acts of violence against a partner and violating a restraining order.

His defense team addressed the allegations in a statement to the AP, saying that Høiby "denies all charges of sexual abuse, as well as the majority of the charges regarding violence."

Flora Vesterberg, Queen Elizabeth's Cousin, Announces Pregnancy

Flora Vesterberg, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin Princess Alexandra, announced that she is pregnant with her and husband Timothy Vesterberg's first baby. 

"Delighted to share that Timothy and I are expecting our first child," she wrote on Instagram Jan. 19. "We're truly over the moon."

Prince Harry Appears in Court for Lawsuit Against U.K. Tabloids

Harry appeared at London’s High Court Jan. 19 for the start of what is expected to be a weeks-long trial against Associated Newspapers—the media group that publishes the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and Mail Online—over allegations of unethical newsgathering tactics

Other stars including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost are also taking aim against the publishing company in the lawsuit.

Associated Newspapers has “vigorously denied” the claims, according to the BBC.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Celebrate 10 Years Together

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated ten years together by sharing a romantic black and white video of themselves dancing in their backyard.

Set to Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” the couple revealed that the clip was recorded by none other than their 4-year-old daughter Lilibet.  Alongside a camera emoji, Meghan—who also shares 6-year-old son Archie with Harry— added in the caption of the Jan. 16 Instagram post, “cred: our daughter.”

The couple also shared a throwback photo from their first year of dating. In the adorable snap, the pair embraced each other during a nature-filled getaway.

“When 2026 feels just like 2016….,” Meghan wrote in the caption. “You had to be there.”

The Greek royal family’s private office announced Jan. 15 that Queen Sofia of Spain’s sister died at the age of 83. 

As the statement read, "It is with deep sadness that the Greek Royal Family announces that HRH Princess Irene, beloved sister and aunt, passed away on Thursday, January 15th 2026, at 11:40 local time, in Zarzuela Palace in Madrid surrounded by loved ones."

Her funeral was held Jan. 19 at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens following her death, with the burial at the Royal Cemetery of Tatoi.

Kate Middleton Celebrates Her Birthday With Moving Message

On her 44th birthday, the Princess of Wales shared a message on the power of nature to heal.

“Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration,” Kate said in a voiceover alongside footage of snowy landscapes in her Jan. 9 video. “Where the stream slows just enough for us to see our own reflection, to discover the deepest parts of ourselves, alongside the whispers and the pulse of every living thing.”

She added, “I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am. For the rivers within us flow with ease, fears washed away, cleanse and purify, come to peace with our tears and discover what it means to be alive, to be at one with nature—a quiet teacher and a soft voice that guides in memory helping us to heal in.”

Kate Middleton Makes Surprise Appearance With Prince William

The Princess of Wales marked her first public appearance of 2026 as she joined her husband during an engagement at the Charing Cross Hospital in London. The outing in support of healthcare workers came almost a year after she announced she was in remission following her cancer diagnosis.