Prince George photo released ahead of 2nd birthday

Kensington Palace issued a cute new photo of Prince William and Duchess Kate's son, Prince George, ahead of his second birthday on Wednesday.

The image shows The Duke of Cambridge holding a smiling Prince George in the gardens at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England. He's growing up so fast!

"This photograph captures a very happy moment on what was a special day for The Duke and Duchess and their family," a spokesman for Kensington Palace said. "They are very pleased to share this picture as they celebrate Prince George's second birthday."

Photographer Mario Testino snapped the birthday picture as part of a series of official royal photos taken after Princess Charlotte's July 5 baptism.

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