He’s inherited his dad’s looks but Prince George proved he’s a mummy’s boy through and through today.
When he was just eight-months-old royal only had eyes for Kate at his first public engagement, cuddling her and stroking her hair adoringly as proud father William looked on.
The genuine show of affection between mum and baby was heart-warming to see and had onlookers comparing Kate to her mother-in-law Princess Diana, who was a famously hands-on parent.
A cuddle for mummy: George gave Kate a huge hug, to the delight of onlookers and photographers.
George stroking his mum’s hair.
George and Kate exchanging kissy faces.
Kate staring at her little prince.
George eating his mum’s hair.
Kate was obviously besotted with her little boy.
Embarrassing moment: George snatched a toy from this little girl before throwing it to the floor.
Kate smiled apologetically, picked up the toy and handed it back to the little girl.
George didn’t seem too tired after his long flight from the UK.
George played with 10 other babies born at the same time as him.
George was presented with a large blue bear.
George gravitated towards any toys that made noise.
George behaved himself throughout his 30-minute playdate, crying out only once.