LONDON - Prince William and his wife Kate have released new photos of their son, Prince George, to mark his 3rd birthday.
The photos distributed 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.
Matt Porteous took the photographs of Prince George at The Duke and Duchess's family home in Norfolk recently.
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Here are some new photos of Prince George on his 3rd birthday!
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The Duke and Duchess thank everyone for all the lovely birthday messages they have received for Prince George.
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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.
The Abbey Bells have begun to ring for the birthday of Prince George of Cambridge
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