Prince George’s Photo Album: Princess Kate and Prince William’s Firstborn Son

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Prince George's Photo Album: Princess Kate and Prince William's Firstborn Son

The future king! Prince William and Princess Kate welcomed Prince George in July 2013, and the little one has been stealing hearts ever since. Fatherhood was “quite a change” for the Duke of Cambridge, he said during a royal event three years after George's arrival. "I’m very lucky in the support I have from Catherine, she’s an amazing mother and a fantastic wife,” William explained in 2016. “I’ve struggled at times. The alteration from being a single, independent man to going into marriage and then having children is life-changing.” The duke, who is also the father of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, went on to call his eldest son a “little rascal sometimes” who kept him "on [his] toes," but still a “sweet boy.” William added, "Having a daughter is a very different dynamic. So I'm learning." Four years later, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that the heir was interested in diving, explaining, “George is obsessed with helicopters, planes and marine biology. George is well-behaved. All the kids are, but Charlotte and Louis both have a cheeky streak.” The insider added in November 2020 that "Louis is more like Charlotte in personality than George.” [jwplayer Zn3gCH3C-zhNYySv2] William called George a budding soccer star in July 2020. “I reckon he could be [Aston Villa’s] all-time leading goal scorer,” the duke said during an episode of the “That Peter Crouch Podcast." “I can see no reason why not. It would be brilliant. … I’m letting him choose his own way. It’s about finding what fits for him." A second source exclusively told Us that same month that George was becoming a “confident little boy” and starting to “come out of his shell – although Charlotte is the most self-assured at of the three.” The insider noted that the little one was a “kind-natured and thoughtful” sibling who looked out for Charlotte and Louis. "Kate and William joke that he ‘likes to be the best at everything,” the source added at the time, calling note to his “competitive streak.” George was also “already showing signs that he’s a high achiever.” Keep scrolling to see the prince’s cutest photos over the years, including his birthday portraits and royal engagements. [podcast_block]

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Tis the Season

William and Kate held hands with all three of their children during the royals’ annual Christmas Day walk at Sandringham.

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A Somber Occasion

George and sister Charlotte walked alongside their parents at the Westminster Abbey state funeral for their late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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9 and in Line (For the Throne)

The Cambridges shared a photo of George one day before his 9th birthday on July 22, 2022. "George is turning 9! 🎂🎈," the proud parents captioned the Instagram image, which featured the future king grinning at the camera while seemingly on the beach.

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A Royal Event

William and Kate's oldest child was in high spirits celebrating his great-grandmother during the Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

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Wales Walkabout

George joined his parents and sister Charlotte in Cardiff, Wales, in June 2022 to celebrate the queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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So Sporty

George and his parents bundled up while watching the England vs. Wales Six Nations game at Twickenham Stadium in February 2022.

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Cute in Camo

George grinned in his family’s 2021 Christmas card pic.

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8 Is Great

George grinned in his July 2021 birthday portrait, looking just like William.

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Goal!

The future king was adorably engaged watching the Euro 2020 final with his parents in July 2021.

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Twinning Time

William and George both wore navy suits and colorful striped ties while watching the June 2021 European Championships.

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Sunny Stroll

George and his mom sweetly held hands in an April 2021 Instagram video posted for Kate and William’s 10th anniversary.

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Sweet Snack

Later in the footage, George and his sister roasted marshmallows with their parents.

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Happy Holidays

George wore a brown sweater while sitting on a bale of hay with his family for their December 2020 holiday card.

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Time to Talk

George spoke on camera for the first time in October 2020, asking natural historian David Attenborough which animal he thinks “will become extinct next."

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Fascinated

George got to meet one of his heroes, naturalist Sir David Attenborough, when the British broadcaster came to Kensington Palace in London in September 2020 for an outdoor screening of David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. The Emmy award winner spent time with Prince William and Duchess Kate and their three kids and gave George a tooth from a prehistoric giant shark. Kate revealed that in April that her eldest child is a fan of the Life on Earth star and had been watching Attenborough's documentaries including Blue Planet.

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Going Green

George rocked an olive polo and a camo shirt in his 7th birthday portraits in July 2020.

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Showing Their Support

George clapped for frontline workers with his family in April 2020.

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Grandpa’s Boy

Prince Charles released a video message in April 2020, revealing he keeps a throwback photo of his eldest grandson in his office.

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Round of Applause

George and his younger siblings clapped for first responders working amid the coronavirus outbreak in a March 2020 video.

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Big Fan

George watched with a serious look on his face as Norwich City played Aston Villa in Norwich, England, in October 2019.

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Giggly Guy

“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share new photographs of Prince George to mark His Royal Highness's sixth birthday,” the couple captioned pictures of their son on his special day.

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Cheeky Chap

George’s cousin Savannah Phillips put her hand over the future king’s mouth as the royal family including Prince Harry, Duchess Kate and Prince William gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 9, 2018, in London.

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Page Boy Duties

Prince George once again served as a page boy, this time for the nuptials of his Uncle Harry and new aunt Duchess Meghan on May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle as 600 guests looked on.

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Big Milestone!

Prince George was escorted by his dad, Prince William, to his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London on September 7, 2017. Duchess Kate, who was 11 weeks pregnant at the time with their third child, stayed home because of her trouble with hypremesis gravidarum, an acute morning sickness.

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Birthday Boy

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released this adorable photo of the young prince to celebrate his fourth birthday.

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Helicopter Hijinks

Prince George checked out a helicopter before flying out of Hamburg airport on July 21, 2017.

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Needs a Nap

Prince George looked sleepy after deplaning at Berlin Airport on July 19, 2017. Did someone say nap time?

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Private Flying Prince

Prince George of Cambridge arrived at Berlin military airport in style on a private jet during an official visit Germany on July 19, 2017.

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Parade Pout

Prince George made a face while watching the Colour parade at the Mall on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

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Royal Siblings

Princess Charlotte and Prince George looked picture perfect from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 17, 2017 in London, England.

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One of the Boys

Prince George and the other page boys led the way for newly married couple Pippa Middleton and James Matthews after their May 20, 2017 nuptials at St. Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire. 

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Pouting Prince

No more mischief! It seems Duchess Kate had to remind her 3-year-old son to be on his best behavior at Pippa Middleton’s wedding.

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Happy Christmas!

Prince George (with his mom, Duchess Kate, his dad, Prince William, and his sister, Princess Charlotte) attended Christmas Day 2016 Mass in Bucklebury, Berkshire, in style wearing a double-breasted coat and knee-high socks.

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Sweet Thing

A little snack before lunch! George enjoyed a candy cane leaving church on Christmas Day 2016.

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Smush!

George pushed his nose right up to the plane window to get the best view while leaving Victoria, Canada, and heading home on October 1, 2016. 

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Toodle-oo

George waved goodbye to Canada before boarding the plane home to England.

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Bubble Babe

The little prince couldn't get enough of the bubbles at a children's party for military families on September 29, 2016, during his family's tour of Canada.

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Daddy's Boy

George held onto his dad during the fete, which included animals, games and balloon artists.

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Charlotte's Web

George looked on as his mom, Duchess Kate, entertained both of her children with an orange balloon spider.

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Enraptured

Prince George and his whole family watched as a balloon artist designed colorful creatures for the kids.

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There He Blows!

Prince George (with mom Duchess Kate) got his hand on an oversized bubble wand at the children's gathering.

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Let the Tour Begin!

Prince George, his parents and his sister — all dressed in shades of blue — arrived for their royal tour of Canada in Victoria on September 24, 2016.

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Swinging Into 3!

Duchess Kate and Prince William released four photos of their son in honor of his 3rd birthday on July 22, 2016. In one pic, the little boy stood on a $221 custom swing, which included an engraving that read "William & Catherine."

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Blondie in Blue!

Princess Charlotte's big brother wore a whale print sweater ($29.40) and beige taupe shorts ($36) from Pepa & Co. for the photo shoot, which was done by Matt Porteous in mid-July. "It was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere," Porteous said in a Kensington Palace press release.

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Picnic for Two

Ahead of his celebration, Prince George shared a snack with the family's dog, Lupo, outside. Back in 2013, the Duke of Cambridge said that the English Cocker Spaniel was handling the arrive of Prince George well. "He's coping all right, actually," he told CNN. "As a lot of people know who have got dogs and bringing newborns back, they take a little bit of time to adapt, but, no he's been all right so far. He's been slobbering sort of around the house a bit, so he's perfectly happy!"

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Still Their Little Munchkin

Prince George finished off the photo shoot in a striped T-shirt and jean shorts. "The Duke and Duchess thank everyone for all the lovely birthday messages they have received for Prince George," Kensington Palace's official Twitter account posted. "Can’t believe it’s been three years already!"

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The President's Little Man

Prince George stayed up past his 7 p.m. bedtime just to meet President Barack Obama at Kensington Palace on April 22, 2016.

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Horsing Around

The little prince demonstrated how he rides his rocking horse, a gift from the Obamas when he was born.

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Mommy and Me

Prince George and his mum, Kate, had a quiet moment while his dad, William, spoke with Barack Obama, and his uncle, Harry, chatted with first lady Michelle Obama.

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Happy Birthday, Gan-Gan!

Prince George joined his sister, Princess Charlotte, and the rest of Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren — plus her two youngest grandkids — for a portrait in honor of the British monarch's 90th birthday.

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Four Generations, One Stamp

Prince George posed with his father, Prince William; his grandfather Prince Charles; and his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for a postage stamp commemorating the Queen's 90th birthday.

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Royal Snow Bunnies

Prince George (2 at the time) bundled up in blue to pose alongside his mom, dad and sister, Charlotte, while they vacationed in the French Alps in March 2016.

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Let It Snow!

The family of four — including a 2-year-old George — kneeled in the snow in the idyllic French Alps during a short holiday in March 2016.

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Off to School!

To commemorate Prince George's first day at the Westacre Montessori School nursery on January 6, 2016, in Norfolk, England, the Duchess of Cambridge snapped this sweet shot of the little prince all bundled up and with his backpack in tow.

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Little Man on Campus

Off to get schooled! Prince George pointed at the colorful mural outside the Westacre Montessori School on January 6, 2016, his first day of nursery school.

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A Family Affair

The little prince showed off a mischievous smile while posing with his dad and mom, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and his little sister, Princess Charlotte (just 7 months old at the time). The snap ultimately became the family's Christmas photo.

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Birthday Boy!

Kensington Palace released a new photo of Prince George taken by Mario Testino ahead of the royal tot's 2nd birthday. "Look who's turning two tomorrow!" the official Twitter account read. "#HappyBirthdayPrinceGeorge."

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Daddy's Boy!

Prince George showed off an adorably toothy grin while snuggly up to his father in the garden of the Sandringham House. The two were photographed by Mario Testino at Princess Charlotte's christening on July 5, 2015.

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Family of Four

Prince George climbed into the Duke's arms for a family portrait with his mother, Kate Middleton, and baby sister, Princess Charlotte.

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Supportive Sib

The Duke and Duchess' eldest child joined his extended family to celebrate his little sister at her christening. He sat for a formal picture with the royal family at Sandringham House.

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Like Father, Like Son

Like father like son! Prince George looked adorable in an almost identical outfit that his father wore as a child while exiting the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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Royally Adorable

Prince George didn’t look ready to leave while exiting Princess Charlotte’s christening with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Royal Tumble

Prince George rolled around in the grass while playing with his mum Kate Middleton at the Gigaset Charity Polo Match in Tetbury, England, on June, 14, 2015.

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Polo Pals!

Kate Middleton and Prince George coordinated in blue as they attended the Gigaset Charity Polo Match at Beaufort Polo Club in Tetbury, England, on June, 14, 2015.

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His Mini-Me

Prince William looked like a proud daddy as he held Prince George on Buckingham Palace's balcony during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on June 13, 2015.

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That Face!

Must take after Uncle Harry! Prince George stole the show (as he stuck out his tongue!) while being held by his nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on June 13, 2015.

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Charlotte's Biggest Fan

Prince George looked adoringly at his baby sister in the portrait while wearing a Rachel Riley white and blue button-down with dark blue shorts and matching Amaia Kids socks. Charlotte wore a snug Irulea white sweater and matching pants and socks.

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Sweet Kisses

Prince George gave his infant sis a precious kiss on the forehead as proud mom Kate Middleton snapped away.

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George's Main Girl

In the first official pictures released by Kensington Palace after her May birth, Princess Charlotte rested comfortably in the arms of her big brother, Prince George. In the photos, shared on June 6, 2015, were taken by their mother, Kate Middleton.

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Big Brother!

Prince George waved to fans and members of the press outside of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London on May 2, 2015. Prince William picked the tot up from Kensington Palace to come visit Kate Middleton and meet his little sister, a princess.

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Holiday Cheer!

A 16-month-old Prince George donned a festive sweater vest for a set of Christmas photos in late November 2014. The smiling tot posed for the pictures on stone steps in the courtyard of Kensington Palace.

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Picture Perfect!

The royal tot and his parents Kate Middleton and Prince William looked picturesque at London's Natural History Museum, checking out the Sensational Butterflies exhibit.

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New Friend!

Prince George made a new winged pal in a butterfly at the Natural History Museum's Sensational Butterflies exhibit, gazing at the creature that landed on his father's hand.

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Made for Walking!

Ahead of his 1st birthday, the young Prince George was captured taking some bold steps while wearing an adorable pair of denim overalls and a navy polo shirt.

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Up And At 'Em!

Prince George made big moves while in Cirencester, England with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The young royal stood tall, growing fast just weeks before his first birthday. George practiced walking with Kate holding his arms, while William played in a polo match nearby.

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Red Letter Day

All eyes were on Prince George when he showed up at the airport in a bright red sweater and red-and-white striped shorts on April 25, the last day of the royal tour of New Zealand and Australia.

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Don't Fall In!

Prince George got to mingle with the animals at Sydney's Taronga Zoo on Sunday, April 20. The adorable tot reached his arms into a bilby enclosure to pet the marsupial.

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Yum!

After a day of excitement at the Taronga Zoo, Prince George teethed on a commemorative card from the museum. His blue-and-white striped T-shirt matched the gingham button-down that his father, Prince William, wore as he held him.

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A Family Affair

The royal family looked precious at the Taronga Zoo when Prince George got the chance to meet a bilby also named George. The Duchess held her little one as he cooed at the small animal with the Duke of Cambridge looking on.