The eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton turned 12 on July 22, marking the occasion with a new official portrait released by his parents and a quiet celebration during summer break from school. The milestone also brought to mind a funny moment William shared years ago about George’s birthday.

Prince George just turned 12 years old, and he’s looking more like his dad Prince William every year. On July 22, the Prince of Wales and his wife Princess Kate Middleton shared a new photo of their eldest son on Instagram,

Prince George's birthday photo tradition continues, and in this year's shot he looks much like his father, Prince William.