'Happy Father's Day, Papa': Royal children share 'before and after' photos with Prince William
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have wished their "Papa", Prince William, a happy Father's Day.
The post on the Prince and Princess of Wales's official social media pages features two photos - captioned "before and after".
The children are seen hugging their father - and then piling on top of him.
The post reads: "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you! G, C & L."
The two photographs of the family - one colour and one black and white - were taken earlier this year in Norfolk by photographer Josh Shinner.
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