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Father of three Prince William, Duke of Cambridge has been a dad since 2013. He and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge first became parents when their oldest son, Prince George, arrived on the scene. Ahead of the young royal’s birthday in July, we’re looking back at some of the sweetest moments he and William have shared.  

Kate Middleton and Prince William become parents for the first time

Prince William and Kate Middleton leave the Lindo Wing with newborn Prince George, 2013
Prince William and Kate Middleton leave the Lindo Wing with newborn Prince George | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Catherine gave birth to Prince George of Cambridge on July 22, 2013, inside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital. Upon his birth, George became third in the royal family’s line of succession behind Charles and William. 

Following his arrival, the new parents followed in the royal tradition started by William’s parents’ Princess Diana and Prince Charles by introducing the world to George on the steps of the Lindo Wing. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were all smiles as they showed off their newborn.

Butterflies for Prince George’s birthday

Marking George’s first birthday in 2014, Kensington Palace released an adorable photo of the Cambridge family. The trio visited London’s Natural History Museum where they explored an exhibit all about butterflies. Photographers captured a sweet moment between the family where William showed George a butterfly that had landed on his hand. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton show Prince George a butterfly
Prince William and Kate Middleton show Prince George a butterfly | John Stillwell – WPA Pool/Getty Images

So adorable!

Prince William takes Prince George to meet Princess Charlotte

George became a big brother when Catherine and William welcomed Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on May 2, 2015. Arriving at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital with George, William took his son to meet his new sibling. 

As they entered the hospital, William and George waved to crowds of well-wishers.

Prince George and Prince William arrive at the Lindo Wing after Princess Charlotte's birth, 2015
Prince George and Prince William arrive at the Lindo Wing after Princess Charlotte’s birth | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

William upped the cute factor when he planted a kiss on George’s cheek outside the hospital. 

Prince William and Prince George arrive at the Lindo Wing to see Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton
Prince William and Prince George arrive at the Lindo Wing to see Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton | Anwar Hussein/WireImage

Could this moment get any sweeter? 

Prince George at Prince William have fun at a party

In 2016, George and Charlotte accompanied their parents on a royal tour of Canada. Between the more formal events on the royals’ schedule, William and Catherine did leave time for their kids to be well, kids. The family of four got to have some fun at a children’s party for military families. There were plenty of sweet moments captured between William and his son.

Between playing with balloons and blowing bubbles, the Duke of Cambridge couldn’t help but smile at George. It’s clear from William’s big grin he really enjoyed taking part in some activities with George and Charlotte. 

Prince George hugs Prince William at a children's party in Canada, 2016
Prince George hugs Prince William at a children’s party in Canada | Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images

And the smile continues!

Prince William and Prince George attend a children's party
Prince William and Prince George attend a children’s party | Pool/Sam Hussein/WireImage

Last but certainly not least, on George’s first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea William showed up holding his son’s hand. So sweet!

Prince William takes Prince George to his first day of school, 2017
Prince William takes Prince George to his first day of school | Richard Pohle – WPA Pool/Getty Images
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These are just a handful of George and William’s sweetest moments together. Here’s hoping we get to see more from the father and son soon!