Duke and Duchess of Cambridge release photo of Prince George's first day at school

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge release photo of Prince George's first day at school

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a released a new photograph to mark Prince George's first day at school.

In the photo, Prince George is stood beside his father outside the doors of Kensington Palace.

The two princes are holding hands, as they were early on Thursday morning when William dropped his son off at school for the first time.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a photograph of The Duke and Prince George at Kensington Palace this morning. The image was taken shortly before Prince George left for his first day of school at Thomas's Battersea.

Their Royal Highnesses are delighted to share this lovely picture as Prince George starts school, and would like to thank everyone for all of the kind messages they have received."