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The photo, taken by longtime royals photographer Chris Jackson, who's been photographing the family for more than 15 years, came just days after Charles' 70th birthday last week on Nov. 14.

It features the heir apparent to the British throne sweetly embracing his youngest grandson, offering a rare, candid glimpse at Charles as a doting grandfather.

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PHOTO: HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales poses for an official portrait to mark his 70th Birthday in the gardens of Clarence House with the royal family, Sept. 5, 2018 in London.
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Last week, Clarence House released new family photographs of the whole family together, the first official photos of the whole family since the christening of Prince Louis in July.

The images showed the three men who will each be king: Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George, all together.

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PHOTO: Kate, Duchess of Cambridge carries Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, London, July 9, 2018.
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