Prince George caused a little bit of division when HELLO! readers debated whether he looked like his father following his 12th birthday photo.
While most believed that the young prince did resemble his father at the same age, nearly a third (32%) thought that the 12-year-old takes after another royal the most: his great-uncle, Charles Spencer.
Charles hasn't shared many images from his youth. However, back in 2021, he unveiled a snap of himself as a 12-year-old boy. Princess Diana's little brother looked enthralled as he read up on the Battle of Blenheim.
At the time, he joked: "Getting in some early research on my 2004 book, BLENHEIM - this was me, getting to grips with the battle and period in 1976."
His striking resemblance to George is easy to see thanks to his rosy cheeks, but it's actually a slightly older photo of the Earl that we reckon looks most like the young royal.
© Getty ImagesThis black-and-white snap of Charles Spencer, who would have been 15-16 at the time, really mirrors George's appearance.
The pair share a striking facial resemblance, including their piercing stares and face shapes. Even their hair is quite similar, although the Earl has opted for a style that covers his forehead, while George enjoys sweeping his hair back from his face.
Other royal comparisons
Previous photos have seen George compared to a host of his royal relatives, including mum Princess Kate, younger brother Prince Louis and his uncle, James Middleton.
© Instagram / GettyA photo of James with a gap-toothed smile as he was seen walking a bulldog went viral, as royal watchers pointed out the unbelievable similarities to his nephew George.
"There are slight similarities between the pic of James & HRH Prince George," one social media follower commented at the time. "@jmidy looks so much like Prince George," another agreed, while a third said: "You look like prince George in this picture!"
George's personality
The young royal's personality is very similar to his father Prince William's, as well as his late grandmother, Princess Diana. Royal astrologer and Diana, Princess of Wales' former confidante, Debbie Frank, previously revealed that George's personality is written in the stars thanks to them all being Cancer signs.
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"In so many ways, he resembles his late grandmother and his father, both Cancerians who tend to come straight from the heart. His affinity with Prince William stems from their being the same Cancer Sun Sign: two peas in a pod.
"Cancerians can be self-protective, especially where home and family life are concerned, diving into their shells. As a boy stepping into his 'tweens,' we may see George peeking out from his shell going forward.
"Both Princess Diana and Prince William were shy as young people and yet both of them blossomed into their royal roles."
