The Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton, has revealed which is her favourite photo of Prince George.
Among the scores of pictures taken of nine-month-old George throughout the family's royal tour of New Zealand and Australia, Kate revealed her favourite is of George cuddling up to her during his royal playdate at Government House in Wellington.
The adorable photo shows the third-in-line to the throne dressed in navy dungaree shorts from Rachel Riley and a white babygro, nuzzling into his mother's neck as he holds on tightly for a hug,
Kate and George share a cuddle
The picture was snapped by professional photographer and Wellington City councillor Simon Woolf.
All the pictures from Prince George's playdate in New Zealand
"She said it was just lovely and that it was her favourite photo of the tour,” said Simon, adding that he presented the couple with a black and white version of the picture at the end of their time in New Zealand.
"There was a bit of a plan for a [staged] family photo," he added. "But it fell to pieces because they allowed George to sleep for an extra half-hour."
Prince George was particularly taken by Kate's long hair
Having met the royal trio Simon described Prince William as being "a class act" and added that Kate "is every bit as wonderful as he is and she has such a wonderful heart.
"The photographer also said that he plans on sending framed copies of the precious photo to Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth.