Prince George steals the show in rare family pic to celebrate Charles turning 70

14 November 2018, 11:13 | Updated: 14 November 2018, 14:38

Royal fans have been treated to a rare candid shot of the family
Royal fans have been treated to a rare candid shot of the family. Picture: GETTY / Chris Jackson

Clarence House have released two candid portraits to give royal fanatics a glimpse into the household.

Prince Charles runs the risk of being overshadowed by his adorable grandchildren in two recently unveiled candid portraits.

To commemorate Charles' 70th birthday, Clarence House have given fans a glimpse behind-the-scenes of royal life.

Prince Charles sits on a bench with wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and their eldest grandchildren - Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Behind them, the Duchess of Cambridge beams as she cradles Prince Louis, while Prince William stands proudly next to younger brother Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Charles has been pictured with his family to celebrate turning 70
Prince Charles has been pictured with his family to celebrate turning 70. Picture: GETTY / Chris Jackson

A second picture shows the family more relaxed as Prince George, 5, bursts into laughter as he sits on his grandad's knee.

The Duchess of Cornwall amuses young Charlotte, 3, by pointing to the photographer as Meghan Markle leans in to share the joke.

The photographs were taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson, who explained: "I was delighted to have been asked to take these portraits of The Prince of Wales surrounded by his family to celebrate the important milestone of his 70th birthday.

"It was particularly special to capture such an informal and relaxed family portrait over a fun afternoon in the gardens of Clarence House."

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