Ahead of their upcoming tour of Austraila and New Zealand Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have released a new family portrait.

The official image taken at Kensington Palace by royal christening photographer Jason Bell features Kate, William, George and their black cocker spaniel Lupo.

Prince George steals the show - he’s wearing a light blue knitted jumper bearing his name and the eight-month-old prince is almost nose-to-nose with handsome dog Lupo, smiling directly at him. Adorable.

The Cambridges will touch down in New Zealand on 7 April to begin their three-week tour, it will be the first official overseas visit for George, the third in line to the throne.

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