Prince George, who ranks as the eldest of the three children of Prince William and Princess Kate, had a special bond with his great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Born on July 22, 2013, in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, he was the first of 12 great-grandchildren born during the Queen's lifetime, and his birth was an historic moment for the royal family as the Queen was the first to be notified, adhering to traditional royal customs.

As time passed, an adorable nickname for the Queen emerged from George, which was shared by the Princess of Wales in a documentary made in 2016 to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. She mentioned that young George lovingly called her "gan-gan" at just two and a half years old. Kate also noted the thoughtful gestures from the Queen, as she often left small gifts for her great-grandchildren, showcasing her affection for the family.

The late Queen Elizabeth reflected on the joy of welcoming a new family member in her annual Christmas message after George’s birth, expressing that the arrival of a baby brings with it renewed happiness and hope for the future. In her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth had a total of 13 great-grandchildren, but she passed away in September 2022, leaving Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet among those born during her era, with the youngest, Ernest Brooksbank, arriving in May 2023.