Nine years ago today, on July 22, 2013, fans of the Royal Family and members of the press from around the world held their breath outside St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, as they waited for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to emerge, holding their newborn son. Today, Prince George celebrates his ninth birthday.
Nearly a decade later, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge now have three children - George, nine, Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four. Each birth has brought delight to both The Firm and royal fans.
Despite their lives of privilege, Kate and William have always tried to provide their three children with somewhat normal upbringings, whilst abiding by royal protocol and tradition. The couple have taught their children to treat others with respect, and have shielded them from the limelight.
