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cute Prince George christmas photos

In the latest in cute baby news, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just released a blitz of three images of the currently 16-month-old Prince George for the festive season.

Released on December 14, 2014 by Clarence House on Twitter, the pictures feature the adorable young prince posing on the steps of Kensington Palace in a twee Cath Kidston vest with marching guardsmen on it, together with a Peter Pan collared top and matching shoes and socks.

Here are three ways this toddler will melt your heart …

Baby Prince George in 2014

16-month-old Prince George on the steps of Kensington Palace. Image: Official handout image, via TPG VIP

1. The doe-eyed look
Wide-eyed and curious, as seen above; the picture-perfect moment all mums and mums-to-be want to have.

2. Chubby cheeks that you want to pinch
In line with all the heart-meltingly cute baby snaps, the young Prince too exhibits very pinchable cheeks.

3. The mischievous grin
It’s not that easy to get a young ‘un to sit still so this photo of his cheeky grin is another one for keeps.

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