Being a royal toddler is no easy feat. Prince George of Cambridge celebrates his third birthday on Friday and what a year he’s had!
In honor of England’s presumed future king’s big day, take a look back at his year in photos and some of his most memorable moments from years past. From his first royal engagement at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Britain, this month to his first photograph outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London in 2013, we’ve got it all!
Prince George grabs the attention of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, outside Princess Charlotte’s christening in England on July 5, 2015.
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Prince George’s first up close shot outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London on July 23, 2013.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduce Prince George to the world outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London on July 23, 2013.
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Prince George at his christening at St. James’s Palace in London on Oct. 23, 2013.
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Kate Middleton holds onto Prince George after arriving in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 7, 2014.
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Prince George plays with a toy at the Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 9, 2014.
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Prince George plays with mom Kate Middleton’s hair during a the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society playdate at the Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 9, 2014.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William smile with Prince George leaving Wellington, New Zealand, on April 16, 2014.
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Prince George is held by Prince William as he and Kate Middleton arrive at Sydney airport April 16, 2014.
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Prince George gets gifted a toy at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney on April 20, 2014.
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Prince Williams holds Prince George while visiting the Taronga Zoo in Sydney with wife Kate Middleton on April 20, 2014.
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Prince George frowns while being held by mom Kate Middleton as they board a plane to depart Canberra, Australia, on April 25, 2014.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William visit the Natural History Museum in London with Prince George in July 2014.
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Prince George plays on a swing at his home in Norfolk, England, in July.
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Prince George of Cambridge hams it up outside St. Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham, Britain, on July 5, 2015.
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Prince George peeks into his sister Princess Charlotte’s pram outside St. Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham, Britain, on July 5, 2015.
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Prince George kisses his newborn sister Princess Charlotte at home in Norfolk, England, on June 6, 2015.
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Prince George poses with Princess Charlotte in Norfolk, England, on June 6, 2015.
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Prince George waves to admirers with dad Prince William outside St. Mary’s Hospital in London following the birth of his sister on May 2, 2015.
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Prince George waves at admirers while being held by dad Prince William after watching the annual Trooping of the Color ceremony in central London on June 11, 2016.
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Prince George watches the annual Trooping of the Color ceremony in central London on June 11, 2016. He is pictures alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip.
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Kate Middleton holds onto Prince George while visiting the the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Britain, on July 8, 2016 with husband Prince William (not pictured).
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Prince William gives his son Prince George a helicopter tour at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Britain, on July 8, 2016.
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Prince George carries ear defenders during a visit to the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Britain, on July 8, 2016.
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Prince George plays with his dog Lupo in Norfolk, England, in a portrait for his third birthday this month.
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