Every year, fans of the royal family look forward to one of the members celebrating a birthday—as it means a new portrait will be unveiled on social media and to the press. Today, Prince George’s 12th birthday, is no exception, as the Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a photo of their eldest child leaning against a gate and smiling in a lush outdoor setting.
The picture, taken by Josh Shinner, who has produced plenty of other special shots for the family (including their black and white group portrait released last Christmas), has been met with delight by fans—all of whom are pointing out the exact same thing about the image of the future King.
On the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account, the photo was shared along with the caption: “Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂 📸 @joshshinner.”
In response, followers have all been pointing out just how grown-up the young royal suddenly looks, with many reminiscing about how quickly the time has flown since his birth was announced.
“How is he 12 already?????,” wrote one person, racking up a ton of likes in agreement, while another said, “Happy Birthday to our little (not so little anymore 🥺) Future King💙👑🤴🏻.”
A third chimed in with, “Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂. It feels like just yesterday he was a toddler 🥺💙,” and another commented, “Warmest wishes on the birthday of Prince George. What a fine young man he’s become—handsome, poised, and full of quiet confidence. Such a lovely photo of our young Prince, with that charming smile of his. Wishing him every happiness for the year ahead 🥳🎊🥹🩵!!”
Given that George is now getting a little older, his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine, have been slowly exposing him more to a life of public service and duties, which he’ll be undertaking as an adult, allowing him to make a few more appearances at sporting events.
Recently, Prince George and his sister, Princess Charlotte, accompanied their parents to Wimbledon, and George has also been seen with his father at football matches.
All three of the Wales children waved to gathered crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace back in June as part of the Trooping of the Color ceremony too, a special event to celebrate the King’s birthday.
Happy birthday to George!
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