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Prince George must be the most sartorial tiny gent in the country.

The future King of England’s style is anything but in short supply. Between his twin sets and tiny trainers, George consistently nails the somewhat shit British Heritage ‘casual’ vibe.

But admirers of George’s wardrobe may have noticed he operates a strict repeats policy on his shorts. No exaggeration – he’s always wearing a pair of cut offs. You know how we know?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would like to thank everyone for all the lovely messages they have received for Prince George's 3rd birthday. The Duke and Duchess are delighted to share four new photographs of Prince George to mark his third birthday, taken by photographer Matt Porteous at their home in Norfolk in mid-July. A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jul 22, 2016 at 1:33am PDT

The Prince’s attire is subject to an aristocratic rule that’s been written into history since the 16th century relating to social class, and the Royal Family adheres to it word for word.

An etiquette expert, William Hanson told Mashable: ‘The reason is predominantly to do with social class’ before adding wryly: ‘because everything in British society is to do with social class.’

Don’t believe us? Just take a look at the Prince’s track record.

Shorts, even throughout the cold weather at Christmastime:

A new family photo – Merry Christmas from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The Duke and Duchess are hugely appreciative of all the warm messages they have received about their family this year and are very much looking forward to their first Christmas as a family of four. A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 18, 2015 at 1:11am PST

This very twee shorts and sock combination is reminiscent of the Famous Five:

Prince George and Princess Charlotte together at home. #WelcomeToTheFamily Photograph copyright of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge / @kensingtonroyal A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jun 6, 2015 at 2:05pm PDT

George, having a whale of a time in his shorts:

He couldn’t even be bothered to switch up his style for renowned photographer, Testino:

Look who's turning two tomorrow! #HappyBirthdayPrinceGeorge A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jul 21, 2015 at 6:13am PDT

Too short to see…

Prince George peers over the pram carrying Princess Charlotte after her christening today. Princess Charlotte was taken to church in this Millson pram, previously used for Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. © Press Association A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jul 5, 2015 at 10:46am PDT

While I don’t agree that archaic aristocratic rules should take precedent over chilly knees, shorts do offer so much room for manoeuvre…

George, wondering where the rest of his trousers went:

Legs for days…

@the_british_monarchy have just released this photograph of The Queen surrounded by her two youngest grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, to mark Her Majesty's 90th birthday. This is the first in a series of three official photographs. It was taken at Windsor Castle just after Easter by renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz. #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Apr 20, 2016 at 4:13pm PDT

The long and short of it is…

The Duchess and Prince George take a look at the @royalairforceuk Red Arrow fleet – thank you @airtattoo for a wonderful day, what a fantastic show 🚁🛩 A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:18am PDT

The cut offs aren’t exactly in short supply:

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to share four new photographs of Prince George to mark his third birthday. Photographer Matt Porteous said: "I really enjoyed the opportunity to take these photographs of Prince George. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I'm honoured that they have decided to share these images with the public to mark his third birthday." A photo posted by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Jul 22, 2016 at 1:31am PDT

Just when you thought the Royal Family was becoming even a tiny bit contemporary, stylish or progressive, we find out that it’s all been a sartorial lie.

Poor George, give the boy some trousers. He must be freezing.