The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted a new picture of Prince George on their official Instagram account in honour of his eighth birthday (Photo: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Instagram)
Cover The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted a new picture of Prince George on their official Instagram account in honour of his eighth birthday (Photo: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Instagram)

You'll be hardpressed to find a royal fan or British resident who does not remember waiting anxiously for news on July 22, 2013, after Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, went into labour with her first child. See also: New Photos of Prince George Released To Mark His 7th Birthday When it was finally announced that Prince George Alexander Louis, who is third in line to the British throne, was born safely, the world rejoiced with gun salutes, church bells and the illumination of landmarks in blue.Eight years later, Prince George is growing into quite the fine young man as he accompanies his parents to more public appearances.In fact, the young royal recently attended two football matches in England during the Euro Final with Prince William and Kate Middleton. He sported a suit and tie and looked really excited about the game as he clapped and cheered alongside his parents As we commemorate his eighth birthday, here's a look back at some of the prince's cutest moments.See also: Royal Education: What the New Academic Year Looks Like For Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

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Photo 1 of 11 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted a new picture of Prince George on their official Instagram account in honour of his eighth birthday (Photo: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Instagram)
Photo 2 of 11 Prince George clearly could not be bothered with anything else while he ate a sweet after leaving a service at St Mark's Church on Christmas Day. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 3 of 11 Prince George waves to photographers as he arrives at Victoria Airport ahead of the Royal Tour of Canada and Yukon. The little prince is certainly getting himself ready for a life in the spotlight. (Photo: WireImage)
Photo 4 of 11 Princess Charlotte and Prince George attended the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank and looked adorable doing so with Prince George taking on the role of page boy. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 5 of 11 In this iconic photo, President Barack Obama meets Prince George at Kensington Palace while the prince was in his pyjamas. He certainly did not look very pleased at being disturbed from his rest. (Photo: Getty Image)
Photo 6 of 11 Prince George and his mother visit the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. The young prince certainly had the time of his life and showed it. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 7 of 11 Prince William and Catherine hold their son, Prince George, at Chapel Royal ahead of his christening. The newborn prince certainly looked adorable in his traditional christening outfit. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 8 of 11 Prince George looked adorable and so grown up in a suit and tie in the stands prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 9 of 11 Catherine holds Prince George with Prince William while visiting the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum. This adorable family picture was taken ahead of the young prince’s first birthday and it is clear he was already so photogenic. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 10 of 11 Catherine and Prince William as they leave The Lindo Wing with their newborn son, Prince George, at St Mary's Hospital on July 23, 2013. The prince is third in line to the throne. (Photo: Getty Images)
Photo 11 of 11 Prince George views helicopter models before departing from Hamburg airport on the last day of their official visit to Poland and Germany. The prince was clearly taken with the helicopters and looked like he did not want to leave. (Photo: WireImage)