Prince George turns four: 19 photos to show you how the future king has grown

It might be hard to believe it, but July 22 this year marks four years since the birth of Prince George.

To help celebrate the little royal’s special day the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released an official portrait of George’s cheeky grin.

Oh how he’s grown.

Actually, how has he grown? Well, to show you just that, take a little trip down memory lane with 19 other excellent photos of the future king.

A new generation of royals is born

It’s fair to say the birth received a bit of attention…

It’s not surprising even his christening was something special of course. A great-grandchild to the Queen, he will be the 43rd monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England if, as expected, he follows reigns by the Prince of Wales, and then William.

George’s tour of the world has taken in all sorts of locations. Most recently the prince spent the run-up to his big day on an official tour of Poland and Germany with his parents.

As with any child though, entertainment can always be found on such trips – by pulling his mother’s hair for example.

For example in Sydney, Australia, he came face-to-face with a bilby, also called George, at Taronga Zoo.

He seemed happy about it too, look at him raising his arms up in celebration in the official picture released for his big day…

Not to be upstaged by Charlotte’s arrival, George has continued to pull off the money shots though – cue the candy cane.

However, as with any kid having to sit and watch something for a long period of time, George hasn’t always looked fascinated by the event – particularly this year.

A little chat with his dad

However, now coming into his fourth year, he knows how to make sure he’s in a his dad’s good books – planting a little peck on the prince’s hand.

Kate has said she is not sure George, who will be young for his year, “has any idea what’s going to hit him” as he begins full-time education.