To Catherine, a son
Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge is the first child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate's pregnancy was announced on December 3rd 2012 after the duchess was admitted to hospital with a severe form of morning sickness. On the morning of July 22nd 2014, it was confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge had been admitted to hospital in the early stages of labour and in the late afternoon, it was announced that a baby prince had been born at 4.24pm weighing 8lbs and 6oz. He made his first public appearance on July 23rd 2014 when he left hospital in the arms of his mother
To Kate, a son - the baby prince of Cambridge makes his first appearance
On July 24th 2014, it was announced that the new royal baby would receive three names - George Alexander Louis. The Queen met her great grandson for the first time during a visit to Kensington Palace and soon afterwards, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left their London home to stay with Kate's parents in Bucklebury for several weeks. It was there that the first official photos of Prince George were taken - by his paternal grandfather, Michael Middleton.
Prince George of Cambridge in his first official photograph
The christening of Prince George
Prince George of Cambridge was christened on October 23rd 2013 at St James' Palace in London in a service that began at 3pm. The future Head of the Church of England was baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in the Chapel Royal. Also in attendance was the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres.
The Duke of Duchess of Cambridge with their son, Prince George, just before his christening on October 23rd 2013
The official photographs, taken by Jason Bell, were released on October 24th 2013
One more portrait of the Cambridge family was released on October 27th 2013
The christening took place at the Chapel Royal, St James' Palace, London
The prince was baptized at the Lily Font, traditionally used at royal christenings
The prince has seven godparents including his father's cousin and close friend, Zara Tindall
He wore the same christening gown first worn by Lady Louise Wessex in 2005 and commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II as a replica of the Honiton lace trimmed dress first made for the eldest child of Queen Victoria
A small crowd of wellwishers started gathering early on the morning of the christening hoping to catch a quick glimpse of baby George and his parents and some of the 22 guests invited
The official photos will be released on October 24th 2013 and will be another chapter in the recent history of royal christenings
And it provided a first chance for a closer look at Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge
The early months
Prince George kept a low profile in the months after his christening and the next official photograph of him came on Mother's Day 2014 when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shown in an image with their son released ahead of their tour of Australia ad New Zealand.
Jason Bells's famous photo of the Cambridge family released in March 2014
Ahead of the royal tour, Prince George became a cover star and appeared on several magazines in Australia and New Zealand as the countries prepared to welcome him and his parents.
Prince George as a cover star
The terrific tour
Prince George arrived in New Zealand with his parents on April 7th 2014 and immediately caused a sensation in his brief appearance at the airport. The baby prince was the star of the show as he was carried off the plane by his mother, met the waiting officials and then headed inside.
Red, white and blue - the Cambridges do colour co-ordination on their arrival in New Zealand
Prince George of Cambridge carried out his first public appearance on April 9th 2014 when he joined in a playdate at Government House in Wellington run by parenting organisation, Plunket. The prince played happily with the other children and was snapped snuggling into his mother's shoulder in an image Kate said was one of her favourites of her with her son.
Prince George of Cambridge with his parents at the end of his first public engagement
The baby prince was next seen as he and his parents left New Zealand for Australia when his father carried him on to the plane taking them to Sydney.
Goodbye to New Zealand - George with mum and dad
He was snapped in a different outfit a few hours later on his arrival in Australia.
The prince with his parents on his arrival in Sydney
But it was on a visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney that the little prince really stole the show. He was guest of honour at a Bilby enclosure named after him soon after his birth and George seemed to have a great time.
William, Kate and George in Sydney
The prince left Australia with his parents on April 25th 2014 at the end of his first overseas tour.
George leaves Australia with his mother
The prince has since been seen at the polo with his parents and in a photo released to mark his first birthday with more images to follow. The first year of this future king has been picture perfect.
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