How Prince George became an Islamic State target

IS supporter changes plea to admit encouraging jihadists to attack heir to the throne at school

Prince George on his first day at St Thomas' school in London
Prince George on his first day at St Thomas' school in London
(Image credit: Rochard Pohle/AFP?Getty Images)

An Islamic State supporter has admitted to encouraging terrorism by calling for an attack on Prince George at his school, in one of more than 360,000 propaganda and hate messages he posted on social media.

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