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Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

lmt — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:41:18 GMT

A new photo of Prince George to mark his eighth birthday shows him sitting on an off-road vehicle synonymous with his great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.

The snap was taken by his proud mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, at their Amner Hall home in Norfolk and shows the future king perched on the bonnet of a Land Rover Defender.

Philip, who died in April a few months short of his 100th birthday, regularly drove Land Rovers and during his funeral the duke's coffin was carried by a specially adapted defender which he helped design.

Including the famous vehicle in the image will be seen as a poignant tribute to the late duke, who had a passion for engineering.

George, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday, is pictured beaming in the photograph, and is casually dressed in a £10 John Lewis polo-style striped top and shorts.

The duchess is a keen photographer and regularly produces images of George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to mark milestones in her children's lives.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:37:57 GMT

Just looks like any other kid.......nothing special.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

minkbunny — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:39:40 GMT

Aww, thanks @lmt Great picture. He always looks so very, very happy !

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Lucky Charm — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:39:56 GMT

Cuuuuute.

I can see Kings and Queens from centuries ago in his eyes.

Does that make sense?

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Grand Happy — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:42:20 GMT

All children are special ❤️ but not all will be the king of England one day!
I see granny Diana in him.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

lmt — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:44:14 GMT

What a beautiful smile he has!!

I always thought he looked exactly like Kate's father, and to a degree he still does, but in this picture I can see alot of William in him.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

beach-mom — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:51:18 GMT

Thanks for posting @lmt! It's an adorable picture of him, and what a sweet nod to his great-grandfather with the Land Rover.

Kate was smart to learn photography. SHE puts the pictures out there, and no one else can get a look like that from a child like his mother or father!

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

manny2 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:15:35 GMT

He is adorable, and he looks so happy in this picture.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Another new name Sue — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:41:59 GMT

Pink cheeks, toothy 8-year old smile! A happy, healthy, adorable child!

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

golding76 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:58:25 GMT

I see a touch of Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, in the lad, too. Early on, George reminded me of Kate's father, but the future king appears to have other traits surfacing at this time.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

stevieb — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:02:24 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
Just looks like any other kid.......nothing special.

And just maybe that's part of the beauty of it...

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Sushismom — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:07:56 GMT

Happy almost 8th birthday, George.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

spiderw — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:12:55 GMT

What a great picture of a handsome happy eight year old, a big smile on his face!!!! I wish Prince George a very Happy Birthday and a fun filled year ahead!

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

GenXmuse — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:59:15 GMT

What a delightful photo!

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

Drythe — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:05:29 GMT

Great photo, with a lovely memory of Prince Phillip.

I think Kate & and William have shared very generously, while managing a good balance.

Happy Birthday George! 🎈

@lmt thanks for posting.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

HLP — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:34:31 GMT

@Grand Happy wrote:
All children are special ❤️ but not all will be the king of England one day!
I see granny Diana in him.

I see Diana's brother in him.He's a beautiful little boy,always smiling, happy little face.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

faeriemoon — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:43:57 GMT

Time surely flies. I see a lot of William in him in this picture.

Re: Happy 8th Birthday Prince George

beckyb1012 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:48:40 GMT

We are going to blink and that sweet child will be turning 18! Happy Birthday Prince George.