8 times Prince George proved he's a mummy's boy

The Duchess of Cambridge became a mother for the first time in July 2013, when she gave birth to Prince George. Since then Kate has seen her eldest child grow from a cheeky baby to a football-loving young boy and the mother and son have shared many sweet moments together in public. As George turns seven on 22 July 2020, HELLO! takes a look at his best photos with mum Kate.

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Proud mum Kate carries George in her arms at his christening in the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace in London in October 2013. The three-month-old Prince wore the traditional royal Honiton christening gown for the service, while his mother looked elegant in a cream ruffled Alexander McQueen coat and a Jane Taylor hat.

George accompanied his parents on his first royal tour at just eight months old in April 2014. The tot was pictured in his mother's arms as they arrived in New Zealand and seemed completely unfazed by all of the attention. Kate was spotted gazing adoringly at her son as they kick-started the overseas visit.

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This adorable moment was captured between mother and baby in Wellington as George enjoyed his first public play date. During the engagement, the Prince was also spotted playing with his mum's hair. Too cute!

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George appeared to take his first steps in public at a polo match in summer 2014 and mum Kate was pictured giving her son a helping hand. The pair enjoyed kicking a football together as they watched William compete on the field.

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The Prince enjoyed a family day out with mum Kate, his grandfather Charles and his royal cousins at the polo in 2015. The Duchess beamed as she and George appeared to chase each other around the field.

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The Duchess was captured gently brushing back George's hair as they watched the fly-past from Buckingham Palace's balcony during Trooping the Colour in 2016.

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George had the best day with his parents when William and Kate took him to the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in 2016. The Duchess held her enthralled son in her arms as she pointed out the different aircraft.

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Kate and George had a quiet mother and son moment together at the children's party during the royal visit to Canada in 2016. The young royal seemed a little unsure at first but was soon spotted playing with bubbles, with a little encouragement from the Duchess.

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