Shock as Palace Refuses to Deny Claims Prince George Will Take Part in Gruesome Royal Ritual
In a stunning turn of events, Kensington Palace has remained silent amid growing speculation that Prince George may soon be initiated into one of the royal family’s most controversial and ancient traditions. The royal family’s silence is only fueling more questions as reports surface that the young prince could participate in a centuries-old hunting ritual this summer.
According to royal commentator Duncan Larcombe, the Palace has flat-out refused to respond to claims that the 11-year-old heir might be involved in stag-hunting during the family’s upcoming trip to Balmoral. This chilling royal tradition is raising eyebrows—and for good reason.
Larcombe, a seasoned royal author who penned Prince Harry: The Inside Story, told media outlets that the reports about Prince George partaking in his first hunt are not being addressed by the royal household. This calculated silence is being interpreted by many as a veiled confirmation.
“It was reported that he [George] will join his father on a stag-hunting shoot while they visit the Balmoral estate this month,” Larcombe revealed. The royal expert added that such a moment would not just involve hunting but would also include a gory rite of passage steeped in royal history.
Traditionally, a first-time hunter is marked by having the blood of their first kill smeared on their face—a practice that has existed for generations among the aristocracy and royal circles. Critics say such rituals are shockingly outdated, especially when they involve young children.
What makes this claim even more jarring is its historical context. Queen Elizabeth II herself reportedly went through this grisly ceremony during her early visits to Balmoral. The tradition has been a long-standing fixture in the royal family’s country life.
Prince William, too, is believed to have participated in stag-hunting during his youth, raising the likelihood that he may now be passing down the tradition to his eldest son. But many are wondering: is 11 too young for such a brutal initiation?
Animal rights groups and critics of blood sports are already speaking out. They argue that involving a child in hunting—let alone such a symbolic blood ritual—is a disturbing move for a family often portrayed as modern and progressive.
Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, has so far led a relatively private life under the watchful eyes of William and Kate. But with royal responsibilities slowly creeping in, the idea that he may be thrust into ancient customs has triggered a wave of concern.
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Adding to the intrigue, the Wales family—William, Kate, George, Charlotte, and Louis—are preparing to spend part of their summer at Balmoral, the royal family’s Scottish estate. It’s the same setting where such traditional hunts have unfolded for decades.
While the family vacation itself is no surprise, the timing of these claims has sparked a fresh storm around how the royals raise their children and how much of the old world they are choosing to preserve. The Palace’s silence is only deepening public curiosity.
Some royal watchers believe this might be a deliberate strategy to avoid negative press or controversy before the event actually takes place. Others suggest the Palace’s non-response might be an attempt to keep family traditions out of public scrutiny.
Despite the lack of official comment, the buzz surrounding this story refuses to die down. In the absence of a denial, the question now is whether the world will witness a new chapter in Prince George’s royal upbringing—one steeped in ritual and controversy.
As the royal family continues to walk the tightrope between tradition and modernity, this story could become a defining moment for how the public views the future king’s early formation. And with no end to the speculation in sight, all eyes will be on Balmoral this summer.
Will Prince George truly follow in his ancestors’ footsteps in such a grisly fashion? For now, the Palace isn’t saying a word—but the silence might be more telling than any official statement.
