Prince George is growing up so fast!
In a new photo released by Prince William and Duchess Kate, the adorable royal parents are seen with their precious 8-month-old son and the family cocker spaniel, Lupo.
Baby George has grown quite a bit, and appears to be fixated on Lupo in the shot.
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The photograph, which features the gorgeous family leaning out of the window in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace, was taken by Jason Bell in mid-March. Bell also photographed the Prince’s christening in October.
William and Kate chose to release the informal image a week before they leave for a three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia.
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Royal watchers can get their next glimpse of baby George on April 7, when he will be carried from a plane as it arrives in Wellington, New Zealand.
-- Erin O’Sullivan
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