21 times Prince William was just a regular dad

Mikhaila FrielJun 22, 2020, 22:28 IST

The Duke of Cambridge celebrated both his birthday and Father's Day on Sunday.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Reuters, Matt Porteous/ Reuters

The Duke of Cambridge celebrated both Father's Day and his birthday on Sunday, June 22, and he shared a series of new photos with his children to celebrate.
In one of the photos (above left), William's children tackle him to the ground. It's one of the most relatable and candid photos of the duke as a father that fans have ever seen.
The second in line to the British throne has three children with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton: Prince George (6), Princess Charlotte (5), and Prince Louis (2).
Here are 21 rare photos that show William being a regular dad.

Prince William may be second in line to the British throne, but when it comes to fatherhood, he's just like everyone else.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George after his birth in July 2013. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Although Prince George received slightly more cameras pointed at him than a regular baby after his birth ...

Kate Middleton and Prince William held a photo call with George outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital. Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

... William still had to learn how to do regular dad things, like putting George in a car seat for the first time. In a podcast interview earlier this year, Kate Middleton said they had to practice several times before doing it in front of the world.

Prince William with Prince George a day after his birth. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

... William still had to learn how to do regular dad things, like putting George in a car seat for the first time. In a podcast interview earlier this year, Kate Middleton said they had to practice several times before doing it in front of the world.

Through the years that followed, William and George seemed to develop a close father and son bond.

Prince George cuddling his dad. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

William taught George manners from a young age. Here he is shaking hands with former US President Barack Obama.

Prince George meets President Obama in his dressing gown at his Kensington Palace home. Kensington Palace

However, he also isn't afraid to give him a stern talking to in public.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks with Prince George during their official visit to Poland on July 17, 2017 in Warsaw, Poland. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

And George has shown that, like any child, sometimes you just have to block out the noise.

Prince George wearing headphones on a plane with Prince William. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Princess Charlotte arrived in 2015, turning the Cambridges into a family of four. Here they are on one of their first-ever vacations together.

The Cambridge family on a skiing trip at an undisclosed location. John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Having a daughter brings on a whole new set of challenges. William once said that learning how to style Charlotte's hair was a "nightmare," and he had to watch YouTube tutorials for guidance.

Prince William, Princess Charlotte, and Kate Middleton boarding a plane. Pool/Getty Images

Having a daughter brings on a whole new set of challenges. William once said that learning how to style Charlotte's hair was a "nightmare," and he had to watch YouTube tutorials for guidance.

There's no denying there was a new star in the family after Charlotte arrived. Here's the family during the Queen's birthday parade in 2017.

The Cambridge family at Trooping the Colour 2017. DMC/ GC Images.

The couple's third child, Prince Louis, was born three years after Charlotte, in April 2018. In this photo, William takes George and Charlotte to meet their new brother.

The Duke of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte outside the hospital. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

The couple's third child, Prince Louis, was born three years after Charlotte, in April 2018. In this photo, William takes George and Charlotte to meet their new brother.

Luckily, William and Middleton have other family members to help with the children from time to time. George and Charlotte are having a great time with their grandparents in this adorable family photo for Prince Charles' 70th birthday.

One of Prince Charles' official 70th birthday photos. Getty/Chris Jackson

Luckily, William and Middleton have other family members to help with the children from time to time. George and Charlotte are having a great time with their grandparents in this adorable family photo for Prince Charles' 70th birthday.

Louis made his first official appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour last year.

The royal family at the Trooping the Colour parade 2019. Samir Hussein/ WireImage/ Getty Images.

The little one appeared royally unimpressed with the festivities. Luckily, William didn't seem too concerned.

Prince William holding baby Prince Louis on the palace balcony. Getty

Even though the Duke of Cambridge has a busy schedule of royal engagements, he still makes time for father and son activities, like pushing Louis on a garden swing.

William and his son Louis at the Back to Nature garden. Matt Porteous/ Reuters.

The family were visiting the duchess' Back to Nature Garden that she co-designed last year.

The Cambridge family. Matt Porteous/ Reuters.

William didn't mind making room for his son to be the star of the show ...

Prince Louis of Cambridge showing the photographer a stick. Matt Porteous/ Reuters.

... especially now that his other children, George and Charlotte, were old enough to play without adult supervision.

George and Charlotte at the Back to Nature Garden as the rest of the family play in the background. Matt Porteous/ Reuters.

Earlier this year, the entire family joined in on Britain's Clap for Carers, to honor Britain's National Health Service staff who have been working during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Cambridge family clapping for carers outside their home in Norfolk. BBC via Getty Images

Earlier this year, the entire family joined in on Britain's Clap for Carers, to honor Britain's National Health Service staff who have been working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Then, for Father's Day and Prince William's birthday on June 22, the duke shared a bunch of adorably candid photos of himself with George, Charlotte, and Louis.

Prince William playing with George, Charlotte, and Louis in Norfolk. The Duchess of Cambridge via Reuters

There's no denying the duke's close bond with his children in these heartwarming photos.

The Duke of Cambridge with his children in the ground of his Norfolk home. The Duchess of Cambridge via Reuters

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21 times Prince William was just a regular dad

Prince William may be second in line to the British throne, but when it comes to fatherhood, he's just like everyone else.

Although Prince George received slightly more cameras pointed at him than a regular baby after his birth ...

... William still had to learn how to do regular dad things, like putting George in a car seat for the first time. In a podcast interview earlier this year, Kate Middleton said they had to practice several times before doing it in front of the world.

Through the years that followed, William and George seemed to develop a close father and son bond.

William taught George manners from a young age. Here he is shaking hands with former US President Barack Obama.

However, he also isn't afraid to give him a stern talking to in public.

And George has shown that, like any child, sometimes you just have to block out the noise.

Princess Charlotte arrived in 2015, turning the Cambridges into a family of four. Here they are on one of their first-ever vacations together.

Having a daughter brings on a whole new set of challenges. William once said that learning how to style Charlotte's hair was a "nightmare," and he had to watch YouTube tutorials for guidance.

There's no denying there was a new star in the family after Charlotte arrived. Here's the family during the Queen's birthday parade in 2017.

The couple's third child, Prince Louis, was born three years after Charlotte, in April 2018. In this photo, William takes George and Charlotte to meet their new brother.

Luckily, William and Middleton have other family members to help with the children from time to time. George and Charlotte are having a great time with their grandparents in this adorable family photo for Prince Charles' 70th birthday.

Louis made his first official appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour last year.

The little one appeared royally unimpressed with the festivities. Luckily, William didn't seem too concerned.

Even though the Duke of Cambridge has a busy schedule of royal engagements, he still makes time for father and son activities, like pushing Louis on a garden swing.

The family were visiting the duchess' Back to Nature Garden that she co-designed last year.

William didn't mind making room for his son to be the star of the show ...

... especially now that his other children, George and Charlotte, were old enough to play without adult supervision.

Earlier this year, the entire family joined in on Britain's Clap for Carers, to honor Britain's National Health Service staff who have been working during the coronavirus pandemic.

Then, for Father's Day and Prince William's birthday on June 22, the duke shared a bunch of adorably candid photos of himself with George, Charlotte, and Louis.

There's no denying the duke's close bond with his children in these heartwarming photos.