THREE years ago, little Prince George captured the hearts of the nation - and so to celebrate his third birthday, we look back on some of his cutest moments.

1) When he attended his first photocall

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Little Prince George was born on July 22 2013. and proudly shown to the world a few hours later.

"He's a big boy - the first born is very special" - the Queen said about meeting great-grandson George, who weighed 8lb 6oz.

2) When he celebrated his first birthday

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To celebrate the bonny Prince's first birthday, the Royals released official photos of them enjoying a day out at the Natural History Museum in London.

George was fascinated by the Sensational Butterflies exhibition. 

3) When he gave his new baby sister cuddles and kisses 

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If this doesn't make you coo, then we don't know what else will - Prince George giving his new baby sister Princess Charlotte a kiss and a cuddle.

The photo was one of a selection which were released via the Kensington Palace's Twitter account.

The photos were taken by Duchess Catherine in mid-May 2015 at their Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk.

4) When him and Princess Charlotte stole the Christmas card limelight 

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We'd only just gotten over Kate's terrific new hairstyle when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released the family picture which would be appearing on their Christmas card.

We don't know what's cuter - George's or Charlotte's beaming faces.

5) When he took his first trip to nursery

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In a landmark day for the Prince earlier this year, he proudly posed up for Kate on his first day at nursery. 

6) When he helped celebrate his 'gan gan's' 90th birthday Somerset County Gazette:

Just when you think he can't get any cuter, he goes and steals the limelight again.

Here he is with his father Prince William, grandfather Prince Charles and great-grandmother ("Gan-Gan") Queen Elizabeth, posing for an official picture to celebrate the Queen's 90 birthday. 

7) When he upstaged Obama in his dressing gownSomerset County Gazette:

While everyone else was busy making sure they looked their best to meet the POTUS, Prince George played it cool and kept it casual in his dressing gown.

The Prince was allowed to stay up 15 minutes past bed time so he could say hello to the President.

President Obama later joked that Prince George's attire was a "breach of protocol."

8) When he had a tantrum before attending an airshow 

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On a recent visit to The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on July 8, the little Prince had a meltdown when he arrived with his mother - we still think he looks adorable though.

9) When he looked super cool in the summer sun 

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William and Kate released these new photos to celebrate Prince George's third birthday. 

Four images have been issued by the royal couple showing the young prince in the grounds of their Norfolk home Anmer Hall.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "The Duke and Duchess hope that people will enjoy seeing these new photographs.

"They would like to thank everyone for all the lovely messages they have received as Prince George celebrates his third birthday."

The photos were taken earlier this month by photographer Matt Porteous.

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