Miley Cyrus and Prince George are 2013's Fascinating People

Pop singer Miley Cyrus, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and British royal baby Prince George Of Cambridge have been named on Barbara Walters' list of 2013's 10 Most Fascinating People.

Cyrus has been included in the veteran broadcaster's annual countdown along with Kardashian and her fiance, rapper Kanye West, as well as actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Walters' list also includes the cast of reality TV show Duck Dynasty, Catholic leader Pope Francis, and Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, the infant son of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, who was born in July (13).

The number one person of note will be revealed during Walters' annual TV special, which airs in America on 18 December (13).

Last year's (12) list included actor/director Ben Affleck, pop stars One Direction, and British writer E.L. James, the author of steamy hit novel Fifty Shades of Gray.