From adorable smiles to majestic backdrops, Princess Kate and Prince William have commemorated each of their children’s birthdays over the years with new portraits. Let’s explore these moments of joy and growth for generations to come 👑📸

It seems Prince William and Kate Middleton have made up their minds about releasing birthday photos of their children. Sure, the edited Mother’s Day photo controversy may have had them reconsidering the tradition, but the Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly going ahead with it as usual. The photographer, however, that’s something they don’t have figured out.

According to The Sunday Times, William and Kate plan to go ahead with releasing birthday portraits for Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, despite the edited photo debacle that’s plunged Kensington Palace — and William and Kate by extension — into a reputational crisis.

So why are William and Kate moving ahead with the tradition of publicly marking their kids’ birthdays with a new photo? A source told the outlet it is because they’re aware of the public’s interest in George, Charlotte, and Louis.

“They appreciate the public’s love and affection for their children and know there is a public appetite to see them on their birthdays,” the source said.

As for who will be behind the camera for Wales kids’ birthday portraits, that’s something William and Kate apparently haven’t made their minds up about yet. The royal duo are reportedly “undecided” on which way to go as no “firm decision” has been made about the photographer.