He has made only a few public appearances in recent years, one of the most notable being at King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023.
His limited visibility meant that his presence at Easter surprised many observers. An image of him following Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their children circulated online, prompting confusion among some viewers unfamiliar with him.
Position in the Line of Succession
James is currently 16th in line to the British throne. He is placed ahead of his older sister due to changes introduced by the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, which ended male-preference primogeniture for those born after its implementation.
Having reached adulthood, he now has the option to use the style His Royal Highness and the title of Prince. However, whether he will formally adopt these titles remains his personal choice.
There has been ongoing discussion among royal commentators about whether James will choose to use his formal titles in public life.