In a heartwarming photo released on Thursday, Prince George can be seen beaming as he cheekily sits on top of his parents’ Land Rover Defender.

The inclusion of this famous vehicle in the image is seen as a poignant tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh, who had a deep passion for engineering.

Prince Philip, who sadly passed away in April, just a few months shy of his 100th birthday, was known for regularly driving Land Rovers.

During his funeral, his coffin was even carried by a specially adapted Defender that he had helped design.

The future king, dressed casually in a polo-style striped top and shorts, was captured in the photo by his proud mother, Kate, during a family vacation in Norfolk earlier this month.

The Duchess of Cambridge has developed quite a talent for photography over the years and often releases her own pictures to celebrate her children’s birthdays.

However, Kate has revealed that her children sometimes wish she would put her camera down.

In a conversation with a finalist of her Hold Still Photography Contest, the Duchess shared that George, Charlotte, and Louis often say, “Mummy, please stop taking photographs.”

As Prince George turns eight, it is certain that he will receive a homemade cake from his mother, who has admitted to staying up until midnight to make them.

During an appearance on the BBC special, A Berry Royal Christmas, Kate confessed, “It’s become a bit of a tradition that I stay up till midnight with ridiculous amounts of cake mix and icing and I make far too much.

But I love it.”

Recently, Prince George made a public appearance alongside his parents at the Euros.

His enthusiastic celebration of England’s goal during the Euro 2020 final brought joy to football fans across the country.

Observers noted how he clapped along with his father, Prince William, hugged his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and was comforted by them after England’s heartbreaking penalty shootout loss.

This display of love and affection showcases the close bond within their family, according to a parenting expert.

Throughout the tense match at Wembley, Prince George experienced a rollercoaster of emotions.

Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born on July 22, 2013, at 4:24 pm in the private Lindo wing of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington.

Weighing 8lbs 6oz, he made his first public appearance on the hospital steps just one day later, cradled in his parents’ arms and wrapped in a white merino wool shawl.