Just four weeks after he made his first public appearance in the arms of his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the first official pictures of the royal baby, HRH Prince George have emerged.

The intimate pictures were taken by Kate's dad, Michael Middleton, in the Middleton family home in Berkshire and Kate and William's dog Lupo even makes an appearance.

The images of the royal trio outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Kate resplendent in a blue polka-dot dress by Jenny Packham, have already become iconic.

Kate and William show little sign of sleep deprivation, Kate looks stylish in a Jolene dress by Seraphine and the little prince looks adorable. Good genes.

We can’t wait to see the next pictures in the family album.

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