Prince George’s 9th birthday is off to a festive start!

To celebrate the occasion on Friday, George’s great-grandmotherQueen Elizabethdedicated a special social media post to the future King.

“Wishing a very Happy 9th Birthday toPrince George!” the Queen, 96, shared on her official Twitter account alongside a photo of the pair from last month’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

George, who will one day inherit the throne,stood next to his great-grandmotheron the balcony of Buckingham Palace as the country came together in early June to honor the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.

The Queen also took to Twitter to thank the Irish Guards Band for playing a rendition of “Happy Birthday” to mark George’s big day.Prince Williamis Colonel of the Irish Guards.

George’s grandfatherPrince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallalso shared a birthday wish (alongside the cupcake emoji!) for the young royal.

“Happy 9th Birthday toPrince George!” the couple shared in a retweet ofKate MiddletonandPrince William’s social media post for their eldest son on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince George.Chris Jackson/Getty

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince George of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 05, 2022 in London, England. The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II is being celebrated from June 2 to June 5, 2022, in the UK and Commonwealth to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridgeshared a new photo of the young princein honor of his special day. The photograph, which mom Kate took, was shot while the family was on holiday in the U.K. earlier this month.

“George is turning 9!” They shared in a social media post — including the cake and balloon emoji.

This summer will likely include abig movefor the family. Kate andPrince Williamare planning to relocate from Kensington Palace to a new residence some 30 miles west in Berkshire, the county that houses the Queen’s primary residence, Windsor Castle. It has been widely reported that the family will occupyAdelaide Cottageon the Windsor estate, but that is unconfirmed.

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That also means that Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louiswill start a new school in the fall.

source: people.com