New pictures showing Prince George playing on a swing and feeding ice cream to the family dog, Lupo, have been released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to mark their son’s third birthday.
William and Kate thanked well-wishers for messages of support they have received marking their eldest child’s milestone on Friday.
Four images have been issued by the royal couple showing the young prince in the grounds of their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “The duke and duchess hope that people will enjoy seeing these new photographs. They would like to thank everyone for all the lovely messages they have received as Prince George celebrates his third birthday.”
The first of the pictures, taken in mid-July by photographer Matt Porteous, show George standing barefoot on a swing. In another image he is sitting on the swing looking at the camera.
In the third, the prince is shown walking and in the final image he is sitting on a rug with the family pet, Lupo.
Porteous said: “I really enjoyed the opportunity to take these photographs of Prince George. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I’m honoured that they have decided to share these images with the public to mark his third birthday.”