Prince George beams in sweet birthday photo as fans all say the same thing

George is turning nine on Friday!
Rebecca Carter
By Rebecca Carter

Prince George is all smiles in a new birthday photo released by Prince William and Kate Middleton.

George is celebrating his ninth birthday today (July 22) and fans have been treated to a new picture of the young royal.

The photo shows George flashing his smile at the camera in a blue polo shirt.

Prince George birthday photo

Reports say the image was captured by the Duchess of Cambridge, who is a keen photographer and is usually the person behind the camera in her childrenā€™s birthday photos.

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The post, shared on Thursday evening, said: ā€œGeorge is turning 9!ā€

Fans loved seeing the new snap of George and gushed in the comments.

Prince George walking with Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wimbledon
Prince George is turning nine today (Credit: YouTube)

Many thought he looked just like his dad, the Duke of Cambridge.

One person said on Twitter: ā€œHe is Williamā€™s twin.ā€

Another wrote: ā€œI see Prince William! Happy Birthday, darling George!ā€

A third added: ā€œLooking more like his daddy every year.ā€

ā€œHe looks so much like William,ā€ a fourth tweeted. ā€œHandsome boy, happy birthday.ā€

Prince William talks and explains to Prince George in Royal Box at Wimbledon
Fans compared George to Prince William (Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/Shutterstock)

Prince George has been seen out more in public with his parents in recent months.

He took a centre role in the Queenā€˜s Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the start of June along with his younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

George also attended the menā€™s singles final of Wimbledon with William and Kate.

Earlier this month, he watched Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios in the match.

George at Wimbledon

However, Georgeā€™s attire on the day left many fans divided online.

He was wearing a suit as he sat in the Royal Box.

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However, some fans werenā€™t happy with the choice of outfit since it was a hot day.

One said: ā€œItā€™s too hot for a suit today, seriously let the kid have some fun and be more relaxed.ā€

But another tweeted: ā€œItā€™s possible that HE likes wearing a suit & tie, like his dad. Itā€™s also possible HE wanted to keep his jacket on.ā€

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