Prince of Bhutan poses for his first birthday portrait

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Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan will be celebrating his first birthday on February 5
In honor of the occasion the palace released a stunning portrait of the baby son of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema

By Valerie Siebert For Dailymail.com

Published: 12:04 EST, 2 February 2017 | Updated: 14:29 EST, 2 February 2017

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The Dragon Prince of Bhutan is celebrating his first birthday in style.

Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck came into the world on February 5 last year and has quickly established himself as one of the most adorable tots on the world stage.

To celebrate the occasion, the palace has released a new image of the chubby-cheeked Prince, and the internet can't get enough.

Beautiful boy: Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan features in a new portrait in celebration of his first birthday

What a family: The photo was taken at Lingkana Palace where he resides with his parents, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 36, (left) and Queen Jetsun Pema, 25, (right)

The image shows Prince Jigme in a yellow striped outfit, gripping a yellow toy car in his little hand and smiling sweetly.

The photo was taken at Lingkana Palace where he resides with his parents, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 36, and Queen Jetsun Pema, 25, who are known as the Dragon King and Dragon Queen.

The little Crown Prince celebrates his birthday the same month as his dad, who will be turning 37 on February 21.

The photo will serve as the cover for Bhutanese website Yellow's February edition of its desktop calendar.

Cuddles with mom: Queen Jetsun Pema dotes on the little Prince as they celebrated Bhutan's National Day back in December

Reaching out to dad: The royal family are well-loved in their country

Lots to celebrate: King Jigme will also be celebrating his birthday later this month, turning 37 on February 21

The website, which will offer the image free for anyone to download declared that it would be sure to 'melt your heart!'

Prince Jigme's stunningly beautiful mother Queen Jetsun previously shared images of the family back in December, when they celebrated Bhutan’s National Day.

The photos see the Prince, again in yellow, sitting in the laps of his parents while festivities go one around them.

Back in September, the palace released a first set of portraits of the Prince, showing him in traditional checked robes. The photos were also released as a part of a calendar with Yellow.

Playing around: The Prince will be expected to one day rise to the throne of the small country

Meeting of the royals: Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge made a visit to Bhutan back in April

'Our September calendar is a treat, featuring these adorable images of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, as photographed by His Majesty The King,' their statement read.

'It is a joy to see our little Prince growing up so quickly, and touching to see him already begin to carry out Royal Duties.'

The incredibly photogenic royal couple and their son have come to be known as the Will and Kate of the Himilayas, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge even paying the Bhutanese couple a royal visit back in April