<p>Prince William and Kate have released a family photo with their chubby son Prince George, a week ahead of their visit to New Zealand and Australia, their first foreign trip after the royal birth.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The eight-month old, who is third in line to the throne, is the centre of attention in a blue jumper emblazoned with his name in the informal shot taken at Kensington Palace, the royal residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.<br /><br />Looking like he is growing fast as he is held by a smiling Duchess of Cambridge, the future king only seems to have eyes for the family's pet cocker spaniel, Lupo, who is held by the Duke.<br /><br />William and Kate have chosen to release the happy and laid-back image ahead of their tour to New Zealand and Australia from April 7 to 25.<br /><br />The photograph shows the Cambridges casually dressed as they lean on the sill of an open window at their apartment in London.<br /><br />The couple moved into the property, which had been the home of Princess Margaret, late last year after it had been refurbished.<br /><br />Celebrity portrait photographer Jason Bell took the picture and was also the official photographer for George's christening last October.<br /><br />Bell is renowned for his images of Hollywood stars and rock and pop legends like Sir Paul McCartney, actress Scarlett Johansson and former England footballer David Beckham.<br /><br />But he has captured a relaxed image of the Cambridges during the photo session held a few weeks ago, Press Association reported.</p>
<p>Prince William and Kate have released a family photo with their chubby son Prince George, a week ahead of their visit to New Zealand and Australia, their first foreign trip after the royal birth.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The eight-month old, who is third in line to the throne, is the centre of attention in a blue jumper emblazoned with his name in the informal shot taken at Kensington Palace, the royal residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.<br /><br />Looking like he is growing fast as he is held by a smiling Duchess of Cambridge, the future king only seems to have eyes for the family's pet cocker spaniel, Lupo, who is held by the Duke.<br /><br />William and Kate have chosen to release the happy and laid-back image ahead of their tour to New Zealand and Australia from April 7 to 25.<br /><br />The photograph shows the Cambridges casually dressed as they lean on the sill of an open window at their apartment in London.<br /><br />The couple moved into the property, which had been the home of Princess Margaret, late last year after it had been refurbished.<br /><br />Celebrity portrait photographer Jason Bell took the picture and was also the official photographer for George's christening last October.<br /><br />Bell is renowned for his images of Hollywood stars and rock and pop legends like Sir Paul McCartney, actress Scarlett Johansson and former England footballer David Beckham.<br /><br />But he has captured a relaxed image of the Cambridges during the photo session held a few weeks ago, Press Association reported.</p>