More adorable Prince George photos released to mark his 3rd birthday

By Staff The Associated Press

Posted July 22, 2016 4:21 am

Updated July 22, 2016 9:18 am

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LONDON – Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have released new photos of their son, Prince George, to mark his 3rd birthday.

The photos distributed by the Kensington Palace Friday show George, who is third in line to the throne, playing on a swing and sitting with the family pet, a dog named Lupo.

The four photos were taken earlier this month at the family’s country home.

A palace statement said William and Kate hope people will enjoy the new photographs taken by Matt Porteous.

George is behind his grandfather, Prince Charles, and his father William in the line of succession.

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The Duke and Duchess thank everyone for all the lovely birthday messages they have received for Prince George. pic.twitter.com/DAX6RQmbg6
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2016

Can’t believe it’s been three years already! pic.twitter.com/JFJOJtIgm6
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2016

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Here are some new photos of Prince George on his 3rd birthday! pic.twitter.com/PYAf3YbOp0
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2016

Matt Porteous took the photographs of Prince George at The Duke and Duchess's family home in Norfolk recently. pic.twitter.com/QVluW3KNUH
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 22, 2016

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PHOTO GALLERY: Here are some more cute photos of Prince George from the past three years: