Behind-the-scenes footage of Prince George having fun with his siblings Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has been released to celebrate his 12th birthday. The upbeat video montage shows the trio laughing and playing together during an outdoor photoshoot in the Norfolk countryside.
George is shown giggling as he and Charlotte both lift a delighted Louis up in their arms, with George holding his younger brother around his chest and Charlotte supporting his legs. The royal siblings also stride along holding hands in the sunshine, with Louis positioned between his brother and sister.
Royal family shares birthday portrait
The Prince and Princess of Wales released a new solo colour photograph of their eldest child George to mark him turning 12 on Tuesday. The future king is pictured smiling and relaxed as he leans on a rustic wooden gate where the family also posed for portraits.
George is wearing a white checked shirt with rolled up sleeves and a dark green fleece gilet. A blue and white friendship bracelet can be seen on his left wrist as he rests his folded arms on the gate.
One year from teenage milestone
The image, taken by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year, was posted on Kensington Palace's social media with the message: "Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George!" followed by a cake emoji. The royal family also sent its congratulations to George, wishing him a "very happy birthday".
George, whose birthday falls during his summer break from school, has one year left at his prep school Lambrook before moving on to senior school. Either Eton or Marlborough College are thought to be the frontrunners for his next educational step.
Recent public appearances
The prince joined his parents and sister Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon men's final earlier this month, where he used a fan to keep cool in the royal box during the blazing afternoon sun. In June, George was seen nudging his boisterous younger brother Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave more calmly at the crowd following the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
Prince George Alexander Louis was born in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, at 4.24pm on July 22 2013, weighing 8lb 6oz. He made his debut in front of the world's media on the hospital steps one day later, wrapped in a white Merino wool shawl and cradled in his mother's arms.
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