New picture of Prince George released for 10th birthday

The royal family have released a new portrait of Prince George to commemorate his 10th birthday today.

The official portrait sees the young royal sitting on the steps of the family's estate in Windsor, looking all grown up in a checkered blue button down shirt and teal pants, in line with what seems to be the Wales' signature colour.

"The Prince and Princess of Wales are pleased to share a new photograph of Prince George ahead of his tenth birthday tomorrow," Kensington Palace said in a statement last night of the photo taken by photographer Millie Pilkington.

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She also photographed many other Wales family occasions such as parents Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales' personal album on their 2011 wedding day, as well as Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte's birthdays, and Father's Day.

George, born Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, was born at 4.24pm on 22nd July 2013 at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, with his birth signifying the next generation of the royal bloodline.

He made his first royal appearance on the steps of the Lindo Wing at the hospital, allowing the world to catch a glimpse of their future king.

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In recent times, George has been taking on more and more duties to prepare for his future role. At the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles III, he acted as a page boy, assisting him as he was officially crowned monarch.