Prince George is turning seven on July 22, and the future King of England is getting cuter by the day. When he's not a big brother to his sister, Charlotte, and brother, Louis, he's also a friend to his cousin, Archie. Since the young royal entered the scene, he's made waves with his youthful charm. He's been taking private tennis lessons with Roger Federer, rocking plaid pants, and getting a little jealous when his siblings get some extra attention. It's no wonder his father Prince William has said "George rules the roost" and that, "He's a little monkey."
So, it's easy to say the soon-to-be seven-year-old is unforgettable. He's set to be the subject of a new animated comedy show on HBO Max, after all. While it might be a while before we see George take his place on the throne, we can expect more memorable moments from the future king. In honor of his birthday (and how adorable he is), we've rounded up the sweetest pics of George, ahead, so you can see just how much he's changed over the years. Get ready to say, "Aww" a lot.
October 2013
Three months after his birth, Prince George arrived at Chapel Royal in St. Jame's Palace for his royal christening. Prince William held the little prince, who was decked out in the historic Honiton lace christening robe. (Princess Charlotte wore it two years later, and Prince Louis wore it for his as well.)
April 2014
At nine months old, George played with the Duchess of Cambridge's hair oh-so-lovingly during their official visit to New Zealand. The trip marked Kate and William's first journey overseas with their baby boy.
April 2014
On the same trip, Kate accessorized her all-red outfit with a super-chubby (and ridiculously cute) George. Needless to say, George's first international tour was a success.
June 2015
Apparently Princess Charlotte isn't the only Windsor who sticks her tongue out at paparazzi (remember her entrance to Meghan and Harry's wedding?). George cheekily posed with royal nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo during Trooping the Colour in 2015.
July 2015
Sure, July 5 was Princess Charlotte's christening, but George arguably stole the show in a pair of bright-red shorts and an embroidered top. Here, the little guy puts on a grumpy face for the cameras.
July 2015
Charlotte's christening was topped off with a seemingly adorable conversation between the Queen and her great-grandson. Here's hoping they were exchanging tips on ruling a kingdom!
May 2017
Prince George waved from the car as he arrived at his aunt Pippa Middleton's wedding in Englefield Green, England.
May 2017
Later that day, George starred as quite possibly the cutest page boy of all time during Pippa's ceremony. I'm not quite sure what's cuter—the olive pants or that tiny basket.
July 2017
The prince perked up on his last day of the family's Poland and Germany visit, courtesy of a few helicopters at the Hamburg airport. The joy! The happiness! The short shorts!
September 2017
Prince George was ready to seize the day as Prince William accompanied him to his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea. The duo looked cheery as they posed for a quick photo at Kensington Palace before heading off...
May 2018
George was surprisingly angsty at Uncle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding ceremony. The straight face and unintentionally emo getup didn't help, either (*cue My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade"*).
May 2018
He spent most of the morning hiding behind Prince William, while Charlotte put on a show for the cameras. Poor guy!
June 2018
George giggled the day away at Trooping the Colour 2018 with Charlotte and their second cousin, Savannah. Later, Savannah hilariously covered George's mouth to quiet his singing (and it promptly turned into a meme).
June 2018
George had an actual ball at his dad's polo match in Gloucestershire. The little prince ran around with a slinky and played with Charlotte for the entire day.
October 2018
Prince George channeled the exact expression I make when my friends tell me what I did after a night out. In this photo, though, we can hope it's because he caught a glimpse of Princess Eugenie 's wedding dress.
June 2019
Let's be honest, the Trooping of the Colour is a fun celebration, and who doesn't love celebrating one of the Queen's two birth dates? But this is really all about the kids. Seeing George, Charlotte, and now Louis' reactions are usually the best part. This year, George was focused on more important things, like his hair, so the planes weren't as impressive, clearly.
July 2019
Prince George and Princess Charlotte played soccer as dad William and Uncle Harry played polo. It was a full family affair and Louis brought some major cuteness to the field. Archie even made a rare appearance.
June 2020
I feel as if I am looking at a J.Crew ad here, but no, it's the official photo released by the palace to simultaneously mark Prince William's 38th birthday and Father's Day! The handmade swing was given to William and Kate by Prince Charles as a wedding present.
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