Happy birthday Prince George: The Royal Baby turns 2!
Jul 21, 2015; Sandringham, UK; Prince George birthday. Terms of release, which must be included and passed-on to anyone to whom this image is supplied: USE AFTER 22/10/2015 must be cleared by Art Partner. This photograph is for editorial use only. NO commercial use. NO use in calendars, books or supplements. Use on a cover, or for any other purpose will require approval from Art Partner and the Kensington Palace Press Office. There is no charge for the supply, release or publication of this official photograph. This photograph must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified and must be used substantially uncropped. Picture must be credited: copyright Martio Testino /Art Partner..Prince George, who celebrates his second birthday on Tuesday, with his father, the Duke of Cambridge. The photograph was taken in the gardens at Sandringham House and was part of the series of official photographs taken by Mario Testino following Princess Charlotte's baptism on Sunday 5th July. Picture date: Sunday July 5, 2015. See PA story ROYAL George. Photo credit should read: Mario Testino/PA Wire URN:23620761. (Credit Image: © PA Wire/PA Photos/KEYSTONE Press)
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Happy Birthday!
The little prince celebrates his second birthday today, and he's all smiles in this official photo (taken July 5, following his baby sister's baptism), released yesterday by Kensington Palace.
Click ahead to see how he's changed, as we look back over the last two years.
Peek-a-boo
Prince George peeks into Princess Charlotte's pram, pushed by the Duchess of Cambridge, as they leave her baptism in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Inaugural appearance on the royal balcony
Wearing the same outfit his father did at the 1984 birthday ceremony, Prince George's adorable antics light up the crowd at Buckingham Palace for his grandmother's birthday June 13th.
Prince George is a big brother
The prince cuddles up to his new baby sister, Princess Charlotte, at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
Christmas at Kensington
The little royal shows off his sunny disposition as he sits atop the stairs of Kensington Palace's courtyard in one of three official Christmas photos released late last year.
Crawling already!
Catherine and Prince George watch Dad and uncle Harry play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club on June 15, 2014.
Jet-setting
As part of their three-week trip to Australia and New Zealand, Kate and George depart Australia from Defence Establishment Fairbairn on April 25, 2014 in Canberra.
The Duke and Duchess tour Australia and New Zealand
Prince George of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive in New Zealand at Wellington Airport on April 7, 2014. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge.
Day 1
The Royal couple will visit more than a dozen cities throughout New Zealand and Australia including Christchurch and Auckland.
Safe and sound
Kate Middleton carries son Prince George of Cambridge at his christening by the Archbishop of Canterbury in London, England.
Prince George's christening
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (wearing Alexander McQueen), arrive with their son Prince George of Cambridge at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace in central London, ahead of the christening of the three month-old prince.
Picture perfect
In this image provided by Kensington Palace, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge pose for a photograph with their son, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, surrounded by Lupo, the couple's cocker spaniel, and Tilly the retriever (a Middleton family pet) in the garden of the Middleton family home in August 2013 in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Their new life
The proud parents look comfortable and happy with their new life at home with baby George.
The new parents step out for the first time
The Duke and Duchess leave the Lindo Wing with their newborn son.
Kate the great
The glowing mom steps out with her new son.
A new Royal is born!
A close up shot of the new, as of yet named, Prince of Cambridge.
The excited new grandparents
Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton arrive at the Lindo Wing to visit the Duchess Of Cambridge and her newborn son at St Mary's Hospital on July 23.
The excited new grandparents
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at The Lindo Wing before visiting Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge and her newborn son at St Mary's Hospital.
Safety first
Prince William and Kate Middleton leave St. Mary's hospital with their safely-secured new son. The baby is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge.
Safe and sound
The Duchess of Cambridge with her new son, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, with Prince William at her side.
Easy does it
Kate Middleton carefully passes her hubby, Prince William, their new son to hold in front of St. Mary's hospital in London.
The proud parents
Kate Middleton and Prince William stand outside St. Mary's hospital looking fresh-faced...we don't know how they do it!
Heading home
Taking domestic life into their own hands, Prince William and Kate Middleton leave St. Mary's hospital with their newborn son safely sitting in the back seat of their black SUV.
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