There's a new official portrait of Prince George out today, on his fourth birthday.

His parents William and Kate say it was taken last month, before the family left for their tour of Poland and Germany.

The Duke and Duchess are delighted to share a new official portrait of Prince George to mark HRH's 4th birthday tomorrow 🎈 pic.twitter.com/Fct5iaoEer

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 21, 2017

 

The Duke and Duchess say they are "delighted" to share the photograph, taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson at Kensington Palace. 

In an official statement, Kensington Palace said "the Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this lovely picture as they celebrate Prince George's fourth birthday."

The Palace added that the Royals wish to thank everyone for the kind messages they have received.

Mr Jackson said he is "thrilled and honoured" that the photograph he took was released by the Royal Family.

"[Prince George] is such a happy little boy and certainly injects some fun into a photoshoot," Mr Jackson added.

The young Prince is set to start school in September at Thomas's Battersea, a private prep school located close to Kensington Palace.