Prince George’s 5th Birthday Portrait Will Melt Your Heart

Barbara Pavone
Jul 22, 2018

From the moment he was born, Prince George has lifted our spirits with countless heart-melting moments. Whether at royal weddings or christenings or even Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, we can always count on the pint-sized royal for a cute photo op. And he may have just outdone himself.

Today, July 22, marks the future king’s fifth birthday, and in celebration of the milestone, the palace released an official birthday portrait.

Shot by photographer Matt Porteous, who most recently took portraits of the royal family at Prince Louis’ christening, the snap shows Prince George beaming from ear to ear and showing off his winning smile and perfectly coiffed blond hair. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a new photograph of Prince George to mark his fifth birthday — thank you everyone for your lovely messages,” Kensington Palace wrote in the pic’s caption, adding a red birthday balloon emoji.

If the prince’s outfit of jean shorts and a spiffy white button-down shirt with blue piping looks familiar, that’s because it’s the one he wore to his baby brother’s christening. As it turns out, the birthday portrait was taken that very same day.

To celebrate the grand occasion of George’s birthday, the British royal mint has also released a collectible £5 coin featuring his namesake, St. George. Happy birthday, Prince George!

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(photos via PA/Matt Porteous/The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images + Camera Press/Matt Holyoak/The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge via Getty Images)

Um, Sydney Sweeney Just Sparked Major Breakup Rumors

Sydney Sweeneyis reportedly in the middle of an extended hotel stay. After postponing her wedding to fiancé Jonathan Davino at the end of February, Sydney turned heads when she stepped out in Barbie pink at the Vanity Fair Oscars party — and now according to a few sources, the Euphoria actress has been flying solo. And it's sparked major breakup rumors.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about those Jonathan Davino & Sydney Sweeney breakup rumors.

Sydney Sweeney has reportedly been staying on her own for the last few weeks.

According to TMZ sources, Sydney Sweeney has been having a solo stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel since "around the middle of February." Apparently she hasn't been joined by Jonathan Davino throughout her time, instead sticking with some friends and one of her bodyguards.

We don't have official news on a breakup just yet, but while The Housemaid actress' decision to postpone her wedding definitely made headlines, Sydney's always maintained that she's been too busy with work to rush to the altar. "I am so busy working!" she told Entertainment Tonight when asked about the wedding. "I'm a workaholic and I love it, I love it."

Sydney Sweeney also revealed why she keeps her relationships private.

Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino have kept their relationship pretty low-key since they were first linked in 2018. And in 2023 she revealed why she keeps those details close to her chest.

“Everyone is always so curious about who I’m with and what’s that like, but I think it’s important to have something for me,” Sydney toldGlamour UK. “I’m very open [otherwise]. I talk about so much, and sometimes, it gets me in trouble, but I do try to keep something for me.”

“I’ve been in a steady relationship for a really long time, which is not normal in this industry and not normal for my age,” she continued. “What I’ve noticed about the idea of celebrity is people really love to build someone up and then tear them down.”

Here's Your First Look At Sydney Sweeney As "Incredible" Christy Martin. Read all about it!

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The McDonald’s Milkshake Hack We Wish We Knew About Sooner

I’ve seen (and indulged in) so many food trends in my day, and at this point, it can take a lot to really impress me. That being said, there’s one simple hack on the rise right now that truly has me in a chokehold – people have started adding matcha to their McDonald’s milkshakes, and it’s totally transformed how I see mass-produced milkshakes from here on out.

Scroll on to discover the viral milkshake hack that’ll have your matcha cravings running wild!

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As a certified matcha freak (yeah, I said it), I've been disappointed at the lack of matcha offerings amongst fast food giants like McDonald's, Wendy’s, In-N-Out, and more. Of course, Starbucks and Dunkin’ scoop out matcha on the daily, but it never comes in true dessert form!

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That’s where this viral milkshake hack comes in – foodies have been pulling up to the drive-thru with their own doses of matcha prepped and ready, then adding it to vanilla or even strawberry milkshakes. Oh, yum! The matcha turns the frozen treats a gorgeous green color, and of course, gently caffeinates each sip.

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I think any theoretical matcha dessert offering from popular destinations like McDonald’s or In-N-Out would surely see an up-charge if the chains were adding in the green powder themselves, so I’m also stoked about this new method from the perspective of affordability.

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This hack also presents those who are not yet totally sold on matcha (um, how?!) with an accessible way to enjoy the powdered green tea blend. Matcha drinks have an infamous reputation for tasting either too grassy or too bitter (or both), so mixing it into a milkshake sweetens up each sip to the point that it doesn’t taste at all like a traditional latte – but a full-on dessert!

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You can apply this super easy food hack to just about any milkshake from any chain that sells milkshakes like McDonald’s, Wendy’s (need me a Frosty, stat), In-N-Out, Dairy Queen, Sonic, and more. I suggest you pick your favorite place and try it out ASAP!

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12 Quick & Easy Green Pasta Recipes To Make For St. Patrick's Day

Pasta makes one of the most delicious meals on the planet, and green pasta dishes allow you to skip the excess cheese and butter to indulge without wreaking havoc on your stomach. Stay on track with your health and fitness goals(plus satisfy your cravings) by throwing a ton of vegetables in there! Additionally, these green pasta recipes are a festive way to celebrate St. Patty's Day with food.

Here are 12 of our favorite quick and easy green pasta dishes to chow down on!

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Brit + Co

This hearty green pasta recipe is chock-full of healthy fats, thanks to the addition of avocado. Plus, it just looks gorgeous! (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Green Goddess Pasta

Blissful Basil

When you've got a big bowl o' noodles in front of you, you hardly need animal products for flavor. That's why we love this super-delicious vegan green goddess pasta! Spoiler alert: the secret to making this super cheesy dish is none other than nutritional yeast. (via Blissful Basil)

Creamy Avocado & Spinach Green Noodles

Jo Cooks

If you haven't jumped on board the creamy avocado and spinach pasta train yet, you're missing out. Ripe avos add creaminess and flavor to your noodles in a similar way to olive oil and butter. But, obviously, they're incredibly healthy and full of nutrients. (via Jo Cooks)

BLT Pasta Salad

Life in the Lofthouse

Speaking of pasta salads – why not combine the flavors of everyone's favorite sandwich with this BLT pasta dish? This super yummy version is made with tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bacon, ranch dressing, and barbecue sauce for a decidedly un-salady salad. (via Life in the Lofthouse)

Vegan Spinach Pici Pasta

The Edgy Veg

This delicious dish is sneaky when it comes to adding in veggies and nutrients – the sauce is secretly loaded up with spinach, though the flavor is masked excellently by garlic and vegan cheese. (via The Edgy Veg)

Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta with Fried Halloumi

Half Baked Harvest

Halloumi is a delicious, hearty cheese that makes for a fantastic meat substitute… especially in green pasta dishes. This tasty recipe requires only a few steps: Cook your pasta, fry your cheese, sauté your veggies, and then combine for ultimate yumminess. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Broccoli Tahini Pasta Salad

Love & Lemons

Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables out there, boasting large amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin A. Pro tip: to ensure your broccoli doesn't lose nutrients in the cooking process, be sure to steam it rather than boil it. (via Love & Lemons)

Green Pesto Vegetable Soup

Well and Full

Bowtie pasta is a delightful addition to this healthful, pesto-based soup. Flavorful and herbaceous, this concoction is flavored with a ton of herbs and spices, including cilantro, basil, parsley, and coriander. (via Well and Full)

Pasta with Green Beans & Pesto

Skinny Ms.

This hearty green pasta dish is full of plant-based protein from green beans. Yep, they're actually a very high-protein vegetable and perfect for adding into pastas! Pro tip: to make sure you don't overcook your penne, pour cold water over the pasta after it's done cooking. This will prevent further cooking due to steam. (via Skinny Ms.)

Green Goddess Pasta

The Endless Meal

Top this hearty dish with whatever protein you please. Salmon is a super-healthy choice, but vegans can eat this completely as-is. Bonus health points if you make it with whole-wheat noodles! (via The Endless Meal)

Green Goddess Mac & Cheese

Simply Recipes

Mac and cheese is a perennial guilty pleasure, but there's no need to feel guilty about indulging every once in a while, especially when you're simultaneously indulging in baby spinach and parsley! (via Simply Recipes)

The Best Avocado Pasta

Gimme Delicious

Here's another avocado pasta sauce for you to try out! Be sure to select extra-ripe avocados when you're making this kind of green pasta sauce. If they're not ripe, you won't end up with the creamy consistency that makes it absolutely ahh-mazing. (via Gimme Delicious)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.
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