Someone else remarked: “What happened to keeping them out of the public eye and giving them a normal upbringing?”

“Poor kid,” another user shared. “Still remember during the football they had him in a suit and tie. Sure he would’ve been more comfortable in a football shirt and shorts!”

On the other hand, many defended the decision to involve Prince George in royal duties early, pointing to tradition and preparation for his future role.

One user explained: “Given his future role as both POW and King is going to heavily focus on this, a few engagements on the weekend where he goes and sits with some oldies and chats and probably learns something is actually super valuable.”

Another added: “They are not making George work, he is preparing for his future role as king. Sadly, it’s a life in training preparing to be the king, it’s been William’s whole life.

“I think William does a much better job than Charles has at balancing preparing to be king and giving his children a life away from the public as much as possible. God forbid that William and Kate prioritize this time with their children whilst they can.

“Once William is king, it will be much more difficult for him to be as present and give his children privacy.”

Another Redditor echoed that sentiment: “It was wonderful to watch the young royals today. Prince George really engaged with the veterans, such an intelligent young man.”

“George seemed to have a grown-up assignment today—pay attention, engage, show respect,” someone else concluded. “He did a great job!”