Ahead of Prince George's ninth birthday, Kate Middleton &amp; Prince William share a new image of him

Ahead of Prince George's ninth birthday, Kate Middleton & Prince William share a new image of him

Every year, in advance of Prince George's birthday, Kate Middleton & Prince William release a photo of him

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Prince George is all smiles ahead of his ninth birthday!

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Kate Middleton and Prince William on Thursday shared a new picture of George to tout his birthday on Friday.

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"George is turning 9!" the couple wrote on Twitter, along with a birthday cake and balloon emoji.

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George may someday become the king of England after his father William and grandfather Prince Charles.

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It reportedly wasn't long ago that George was told he'd someday fill the position.

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According to royal biographer Robert Lacey, George was told "around" his seventh birthday that he'd one day wear the crown.

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George recently had an exciting day as he made his Wimbledon debut with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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