First Pictures From Princess Charlotte’s Christening As Family Walks To Church

Just LOOK at Prince George! Nine-week-old Princess Charlotte is being christened this afternoon in a ceremony that will be attended by the Queen and a host of other royal family members. The Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, along with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Middleton, Miss Pippa Middleton and Mr. James Middleton are said to be in attendance. Princess Charlotte’s godparents, who were earlier named as Miss Sophie Carter, Mr. James Meade, Mr. Adam Middleton, The Hon. Laura Fellowes and Mr. Thomas van Straubenzee in a statement from the Palace, will also be attending. The family walking to the church. The first photos from the big day have been released, with Kate looking absolutely stunning as the family made their way to the church, while Prince George could not be much cuter! Kate looks amazing. According to a statement from the Palace, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen the hymns Praise to the Lord, The Almighty and Come Down, O Love Divine to be sang at the christening. It was also stated that the anthems chosen for the service include I Will Sing With the Spirit and God Be In My Head. Princess Charlotte will be baptised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby. The christening will reportedly be followed by tea at Sandringham House where guests will be treated to some christening cake which is part of Kate and William’s wedding cake.

Well-wishers gather outside St Mary Magdalene Church #Sandringham ahead Princess Charlotte's christening. pic.twitter.com/MTmwnGfp5q

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