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[lmt]

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. 

[Goldengate8361]

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

[minkbunny]

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

[Lucky Charm]

Cuuuuute.

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

Does that make sense?

[Grand Happy]

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

[lmt]

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.

[beach-mom]

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!  

[manny2]

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

[Another new name Sue]

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

[golding76]

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.