The future king flashes a gap-toothed smile at the camera for his seventh birthday in 2020. The photograph was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at their Norfolk home. Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine were "delighted" to share the photosThe future king flashes a gap-toothed smile at the camera for his seventh birthday in 2020. The photograph was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at their Norfolk home. Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine were "delighted" to share the photos
The future king flashes a gap-toothed smile at the camera for his seventh birthday in 2020. The photograph was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at their Norfolk home. Kensington Palace said Prince William and Catherine were "delighted" to share the photos

Happy Birthday, Prince George! The Yorkshire Post looks back at the special pictures shared by the Royal Family

As Prince George celebrates his eighth birthday today, The Yorkshire Post looks at some of the special pictures the Royal Family have shared.
By Lucy Leeson
Published 22nd Jul 2021, 15:47 BST
Updated 22nd Jul 2021, 15:56 BST

It's hard to believe it is eight years since the world waited for their first glimpse of the future King.

The picture was taken at Kensington Palace ahead of Prince George's fourth birthday in 2017.

5. Prince George's at four

The picture was taken at Kensington Palace ahead of Prince George's fourth birthday in 2017. Photo: Chris Jackson

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The portraits of Prince George for his third birthday were captured by photographer Matt Porteous at the family's home in Norfolk.

6. Prince George at three

The portraits of Prince George for his third birthday were captured by photographer Matt Porteous at the family's home in Norfolk. Photo: Matt Porteous

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The picture to mark Prince George's second birthday was taken by fashion photographer Mario Testino, and shows the then toddler smiling in the arms of his father, Prince William. The picture was taken after Princess Charlotte's christening on 5 July. It was taken in the gardens at Sandringham House, on the Queen's Norfolk estate, and was part of the series of official photographs taken by Testino following the princess's christening.

7. Prince George at two

The picture to mark Prince George's second birthday was taken by fashion photographer Mario Testino, and shows the then toddler smiling in the arms of his father, Prince William. The picture was taken after Princess Charlotte's christening on 5 July. It was taken in the gardens at Sandringham House, on the Queen's Norfolk estate, and was part of the series of official photographs taken by Testino following the princess's christening. Photo: Mario Testino

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This photo dated Wednesday July 2, 2014, was taken to mark Prince George's first birthday and shows the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London.

8. Prince George at one

This photo dated Wednesday July 2, 2014, was taken to mark Prince George's first birthday and shows the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Prince during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London. Photo: John Stillwell

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