PrinceGeorge turned eighton July 22, 2021.

The picture could be seen as a subtle tribute.

One wrote, “He looks so much like his dad!”

Kate Middleton smiling during royal duties

However, Middleton has also stepped forward.

It worked, simply because there was no longer a need to snap photos of the young prince.

Looks like the duchess knows exactly what she’s doing.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte smiling