Royal fans were quick to notice the resemblance between Prince George and his father as a new photo was shared to mark his 10th birthday.
As per tradition, the photo was shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales on July 22 – and their eldest child looks bigger than ever.
George is wearing a check shirt – believed to be part of his school uniform – paired with chinos and brown lace-up brown suede brogues which William also favors as a smart/casual look.
While those on social media immediately pointed out the resemblance between father and son, others pointed to George’s resemblance to his grandmother.
One user said: ‘Every day he looks like his father Prince William.’
Royal fans were quick to notice the resemblance between Prince George and his father as a new photo was shared to mark his 10th birthday.
Prince William at Buckmore Park in 1992, when he was the same age as his eldest son
Another agreed, adding: ‘He looks a lot like his dad.’
A third said: ‘Happy birthday Prince George. You are growing up so fast and you look just like your father and grandmother.’
Like his sister Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old brother, Prince Louis, George is a pupil at Lambbrook in Berkshire.
The Mail understands the children have all settled ‘famously’ into their new schools and are loving their lives in Windsor, where they now live at Adelaide Cottage on the royal estate.
George represented his school in cricket this term and proved to be an excellent swimmer and sailor, talents inherited from both his parents.
In recent weeks she has appeared at the Wimbledon final as well as the Royal International Air Tattoo and played a key role as page of honor at her grandfather’s coronation.
While those on social media immediately pointed out the resemblance between father and son, others pointed out that George looks like his grandmother.
One user said: ‘Every day he looks like his father Prince William’
It is part of his parents’ plan to slowly and carefully introduce the future emperor to life on the public stage, ensuring that he has as happy, carefree and protected a childhood as possible.
Last month George was spotted visiting Eton College with his parents, touring the £45,000-a-year private school just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle.
It emerged that George would not be expected to serve in the army before becoming king, breaking centuries of tradition.
The second-in-line to the throne will be allowed to skip normal duty with the armed forces if he chooses, The Mail on Sunday understands, leaving him free to shape his own destiny.
A photo of Prince George, just before he turned one, with his parents at the Sensational Butterfly Exhibition at the Natural History Museum in July 2014. The film was released on the occasion of his first birthday
Prince George was photographed smiling in his official portrait for his fifth birthday, pictured left. Meanwhile, he attended the Wimbledon men’s final this summer with his parents
The Cambridges (pictured with William and his three children) have started a new life in the country, moving into Adelaide Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate last year.
It will be a significant departure for the royal family as the monarch is the commander-in-chief of Britain’s forces. George’s father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather all served with the Army, upholding a centuries-old precedent.
Writing in this newspaper earlier this month, historian Dominic Sandbrook said: ‘The tradition of royals joining the armed forces, even for short periods, gave the monarchy important legitimacy.’
But speaking ahead of Prince George’s 10th birthday, Prince William, a long-time friend of George’s father, said: ‘In theory, there’s nothing to stop George starting a career as an astronaut, for example, if he wants to, and then becoming king.
‘The rules are different now, he doesn’t have to follow the old formula of going into the military and then into royal life.’