Prince George's uncanny resemblance to Prince William in old snaps |  Royal |  News

Prince George's uncanny resemblance to Prince William in old snaps | Royal | News

Nostalgic photos of a baby Prince William have stunned Royal enthusiasts due to the striking resemblance to his son, Prince George.

While George's resemblance to his father is evident in more recent photographs, historic footage of 41-year-old William's baptism highlights how much the two look alike, despite being separated for more than 30 years.

William was baptized on August 4, 1982, six weeks after his birth.

Adorable photos show Princess Diana holding the little prince as he nibbles on her finger.

The child wore the family's Spitalfields silk and Honiton lace christening gown, first made for Queen Victoria's daughter in 1841.

The same dress has been worn by 62 Royal babies over the course of 163 years, but was eventually retired after Lady Louise Windsor's christening in 2004 when the dress was deemed too fragile, reports the mirror.

Queen Elizabeth then commissioned a replica, which was worn by George.

His baptism took place when he was a little older, four months, in October 2013.

With just 23 guests, the baptism at St James' Palace's Chapel Royal was a more intimate affair than the 60 who attended William's.

However, despite the different styles of the gatherings and updated clothing, images from both events have highlighted how similar father and son looked as babies.

As he approaches his 11th birthday, the young prince and future king's resemblance to his father continues to grow as they appear together at events, most recently at the FA Cup final.

After George's baptism, led by Archbishop Justin Welby, the royal family and his seven godparents gathered for a champagne reception at Clarence House. They then came together for official portraits.

In her Christmas broadcast that year, the late Queen called the event a “happy occasion, bringing together four generations”.