How time flies! It seems like just yesterday the world was caught up in royal baby fever as we eagerly awaited the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child.
Fast-forward three years later, and Prince George has grown up to become an inquisitive, animated young tot who steals the show at every public event he attends!
Whether he’s marvelling at air planes or pulling adorable faces at the christening of his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, George has captured the world’s attention.
To celebrate his third birthday, we take a look at how much His Royal Cuteness has grown over the past three years.
Click through to see our picks for Prince George’s most memorable moments
All photos from Getty
To commemorate his third birthday the royal family have released these stunning new shots, taken by Matt Porteous. In this image, George plays on a swing that has his parents’ names engraved on it. (Image/Matt Porteous)
The young Prince tries to feed the family dog, Lupo, some of his ice cream! “I really enjoyed the opportunity to take these photographs of Prince George. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere,” Matt Porteous explained. Photo: Matt Porteous
The beautiful shots, which were shared on the Royal Family’s official Facebook page, were taken at the Cambridge’s Norfolk home in mid-July. “The Duke and Duchess hope that people will enjoy seeing these new photographs. They would like to thank everyone for all the lovely messages they have received as Prince George celebrates his third birthday,” the official statement explained. (Image/Matt Porteous)
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In July, 2013, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital holding a newborn Prince George. Proud dad William himself was born in the very same wing. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
William, Catherine and George pose in the garden of the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire in their first official family photo. Photo: Michael Middleton/Kensington Palace via Getty
He was christened at Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace in London on October 23, 2013.
Prince George is pictured here wearing the traditional royal christening garment. Photo: John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty
Prince George and his parents visit Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Photo: Getty
Catherine holds an adorably grumpy-looking George as they leave the Fairbairn Defence Base in Canberra, Australia. Photo: Danny Martindale/WireImage via Getty
Prince George attends a Plunket play group at Government House in Wellington during his parents’ three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014. Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty
See George happily playing among his new Kiwi friends in the video – gallery continues after the video
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In December 2014, the palace released an adorable photo of George on the steps of a courtyard at Kensington Palace, looking very festive in his knitted vest. Photo: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/PA Wire via Getty
William holds his son close at the 2015 Trooping the Colour event. Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty
George can be seen laughing behind a window at Buckingham Palace on the day of the parade. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
George waves from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during his very first Trooping the Colour parade in celebration of the Queen’s birthday. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
George’s delight at the soaring planes was evident in this adorable photo of the tiny tot with his father and grandfather.
George attends Princess Charlotte’s christening at the church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandrinham Estate on July 5, 2015. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty
At his baby sister’s christening in 2015, George was a picture of cuteness in his red and white outfit.
Prince George at Princess Charlotte Christening
The little Prince stoically guarded his sister’s pram.
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George gives his baby sister a sweet kiss on the forehead at home in Anmer Hall in June, 2015. Photo: Duchess of Cambridge via Getty
Another shot of the super cute siblings at home.
The prince did some major growing up in January 2016, when he went to his first day of school at a local Montessori nursery called Westacre, located near the family’s home of Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
Prince George on his first day at Norfolk Nursery
Princess Charlotte explodes into giggles while in the arms of her doting mum, while George, who is growing so fast at age two, puts on his best smile for photographer John Stillwell.
Don’t worry George – we would turn pink too if we had to meet the President of the United States in our pyjamas! The little Prince shook hands with Barack Obama in April 2016.
The prince sits astride the rocking chair gifted to him by the Obamas.
The Prince looks adorable on his very own stamp to commemorate his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. See the video on the next slide for more info on our Royal family’s youngest stamp.
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Prince George has fun playing with mum Kate at the polo, where they watched as Prince William and Prince Harry both took part.
Look at that arm! The Prince has a go throwing the ball.
One year older and wiser than his first Trooping the Colour, Prince George gave his best salute to the planes at the 2016 Trooping the Colour parade in June.
Earlier this month, George looked absolutely thrilled to be accompanying his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, for a day out at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire.
Watch Prince William talking about fatherhood in the next video – gallery continues after the video
Prince William talks about parenthood and life back at work
The little Prince reportedly threw a royal tantrum after arriving at the show, but doting mum Kate was able to get him back into his usual good spirits!
Prince George was dressed in navy blue shorts and a crisp white T-shirt for the occasion, with blue earmuffs to protect his hearing.
The two princes, father and son, keenly observed all the air show action. Happy birthday Prince George!
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