One of Prince George's new portraits is drawing major criticism.
Kate Middleton and Prince William released four snapshots of George to commemorate his 3rd birthday on Friday, July 22. In one photo, Princess Charlotte's older brother can be seen giving the royal family's dog, Lupo, a lick of his ice cream cone — and now the innocent-looking pic is causing controversy.
"It is lovely that Prince George is trying to help keep his family dog, Lupo, cool in these high temperatures," the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSCPA) said in a statement, according to [People](https://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,2039522221020166,00.html)_.
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"[But] we would advise people to be cautious when giving their dogs food meant for human consumption as some items, like chocolate, can be highly toxic to dogs and dairy items can be difficult for them to digest," the statement concluded.
Click through the gallery below to see more of George and Charlotte’s cutest photos!
Sept. 24, 2016
The royal family steps out in Canada on an official royal tour.
Sept. 24, 2016
Kate and Charlotte have a sweet moment after arriving in Canada!
Sept. 24, 2016
George shows off his silly side in Canada.
July 22, 2016
Kate and William released several new photos of George for his third birthday back in summer 2016.
July 22, 2016
George posing on the Kensington Palace grounds.
July 22, 2016
George with the family's dog, Lupo — how cute!
July 22, 2016
George sitting on a handmade, wooden swing given to Kate and William.
July 8, 2016
George stepped out with his mom, Kate, for a royal event in summer 2016.
June 11, 2016
Kate, Charlotte, George, and William pose on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
May 1, 2016
Charlotte poses in new photos released for her first birthday in 2016.
May 1, 2016
Kate took these photos of Charlotte at the family's royal residence.
May 1, 2016
Charlotte in her playroom — so adorable!
May 1, 2016
Charlotte playing on the Kensington Palace grounds.
April 22, 2016
George met former US President Barack Obama at Kensington Palace in spring 2016.
April 22, 2016
The royal family meeting the Obamas.
April 20, 2016
Queen Elizabeth poses with some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
April 20, 2016
George poses for an official portrait with dad, William, grandfather Prince Charles, and great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth.
March 3, 2016
The royal family on a ski trip in March 2016.
March 3, 2016
Kate and William pose with their two children on vacation.
March 3, 2016
A sweet snapshot of Charlotte and her dad, William.
March 3, 2016
George and Charlotte are all smiles with their famous parents.
Dec. 18, 2015
The royal family's 2015 Christmas card photo.
Nov. 29, 2015
Charlotte in fall 2015 at the royal family's residence.
Nov. 29, 2015
Kate took these adorable photos of her baby daughter — how cute!
Jan. 6, 2016
George on his first day of pre-school in 2016.
Jan. 6, 2016
George on his first day of pre-school!
July 5, 2015
George peeking at his younger sister at Charlotte's christening.
July 5, 2015
Charlotte at her 2015 royal christening.
July 5, 2015
Kate and Charlotte at the royal baby's summer 2015 christening.
July 5, 2015
George and William at Charlotte's christening.
July 5, 2015
The royal family pose at Charlotte's christening in July 2015.
June 6, 2015
George and his younger sister shortly after her May 2015 birth.
June 6, 2015
George sweetly plants a kiss on his younger sister's forehead.
June 6, 2015
George and Charlotte in summer 2015.
May 2, 2015
George and William outside the hospital after Charlotte's birth.
May 2, 2015
One of the first photos of baby Charlotte!
May 2, 2015
Kate and William pose with newborn Charlotte after her birth.
Dec. 13, 2014
George posed for photos at the royal family's residence in winter 2014.
Dec. 13, 2014
George in winter 2014.
Dec. 13, 2014
George posing for new photos released to the public in December 2014.
July 21, 2014
George with his parents on the royal family's tour of Australia and New Zealand.
July 21, 2014
Kate, George, and William visiting Australia.
April 9, 2014
George playing during the family's royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2014.
Oct. 23, 2013
Kate and George at the little boy's christening.
Aug. 19, 2013
Kate, George, William, and Lupo at the royal family's home.
July 23, 2013
The first photo of George after his July 2013 birth!
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