It’s hard to believe that Prince George isn’t a little boy anymore. Just a few days before his eighth birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released an adorable birthday portrait of their eldest child. The photo, taken by Duchess Kate (née Middleton), captures George all grown up, sitting confidently on the hood of what looks like a Land Rover. Now, here’s the royal twist—this type of vehicle is a favorite of George’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, especially during her visits to her country estates at Sandringham and Balmoral.
Let’s take a closer look at the photo. George, with his signature blonde hair, flashes a big toothy grin, showing off his new adult teeth. Remember how cute he was just a couple of years ago when he was missing some baby teeth in his sixth birthday portraits? Time flies, doesn’t it?
In this latest portrait, George is dressed in a stylish navy blue short-sleeved collared T-shirt with orange horizontal stripes. He’s also wearing the same navy shorts that he wore during a Father’s Day half-marathon countdown event with his dad, Prince William, back in June. That event took place near the family’s country home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, England. George clearly loves spending time outdoors—it’s become a recurring theme in his birthday photos since he turned five.
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George's Birthday Tradition: Capturing Moments in Nature
The photo shows George sitting on the hood of the vehicle, with a beautiful field stretching out behind him. It’s clear that Kate, now 39, has kept the tradition of capturing her children’s birthdays outdoors. For Prince Louis’s third birthday in April, he was photographed on a red bike as he headed off to preschool in London. Princess Charlotte, not to be outdone, was captured on an outdoor swing at the expansive grounds of Anmer Hall for her sixth birthday in May. It’s heartwarming to see these little glimpses into royal family life.
George's Mannered Appearance at the Euro 2020 Cup
Prince George has been making headlines recently for his charming and well-mannered appearances at England’s matches during the Euro 2020 Cup. At one match, he wore a navy suit with a navy and red striped tie, perfectly matching his father, Prince William, as they cheered on the Three Lions. Some critics suggested that William and Kate were overdressing their son, but George was simply adhering to the dress code of the box where they were seated.
Unfortunately, not everyone was kind to the young prince. During England’s loss in the Euro Cup final against Italy on July 11, there were some trolls online who were less than supportive. This led to speculation that William and Kate might have hesitated about releasing a birthday photo of George. Thankfully, they decided to share this beautiful portrait, delighting royal fans worldwide. After all, George is third in line to the British throne, following his father and grandfather, Prince Charles.
